Title:
SAR Alberta Revitalization to Enhance All Hazards Response
Agreement Value:
$2,175,919.80
Agreement Date:
Jun 22, 2021 - Jun 30, 2025
Description:
This project aims to establish and implement a comprehensive framework and governance structure for volunteer Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) in Alberta. This framework will leverage GSAR's All-Hazards capabilities to effectively respond to emergency management incidents, in collaboration with the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) program. Additionally, the project will develop and execute two integrated disaster and emergency response training exercises, both inter-jurisdictional and multi-jurisdictional. It will also formalize relationships and agreements with various organizations, agencies, and jurisdictions.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
The outcome of this project is to develop a comprehensive framework and governance documents that will identify training needs for emergency response, complete a draft of the training program, and train key Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) members in leadership and change management. Additionally, it will plan and execute inter-jurisdictional and multi-jurisdictional emergency response exercises. These documents will contribute to building a sustainable framework for GSAR and Search and Rescue Alberta.
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5T 5L4
Reference Number:
088-2024-2025-Q4-00257
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
The purpose of this amendment is to extend the agreement date to June 30, 2025, and increase the Public Safety Canada funding amount from $2,075,919.80 to $2,175,919.80.
Amendment Date
Mar 22, 2025
Recipient's Operating Name:
Search and Rescue Association of Alberta
Recipient's Legal Name:
Search and Rescue Association of Alberta
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton West
Program:
(SAR NIF) Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund
Program Purpose:
SAR NIF provides annual funding for projects that will improve the National Search and Rescue Program. SAR NIF projects must address at least one of the National SAR Program Annual Priorities.