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Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund

Call for Proposals 2014-2015

The National Search and Rescue Secretariat (NSS) is pleased to announce a call for proposals for new projects under the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF) for fiscal year 2014-2015.

Each SAR NIF federal, territorial and provincial partner establishes their own deadline for receiving proposals for consideration. Therefore, each applicant must contact the federal, territorial or provincial partner that will be supporting their initiative, in order to ensure that they submit their initiative to their federal partner by the proper date. Also, new this year, potential applicants must submit a letter of intent to their federal, territorial or provincial partner.

The NSS must receive all SAR NIF applications via a recognized SAR NIF partner or recognized association by Friday, August 30, 2013. Details of the application process and procedures for submitting proposals to the NSS can be found in the SAR NIF Applicant's Guide. The Applicant's Guide is available on the NSS website. Please note that the application must be complete as per the Guide. Failure to provide a complete application by the deadline will result in the inadmissibility of the project in the full Merit Board Process.

The 2014-2015 Call for Proposals will provide funding for projects that support the annual priorities of the National Search and Rescue Program (NSP). These priorities are:

• Strengthening the NSP through consultation with stakeholders on the necessary components with a focus to articulating and aligning policies and/or memorandums of understanding affecting volunteer use across SAR domains.
  
  
• Supporting volunteers through raising public awareness and recognition of their involvement and supporting their sustainability at all levels.
  
  
• Delivering public education utilizing an evidence based approach and key messages.
  

The intent of the SAR NIF is to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, economy and innovation of search and rescue activities as it relates to the response and prevention objectives of the NSP.

Applicants with questions concerning the SAR NIF application process may contact the SAR NIF team at initiatives@nss-snrs.gc.ca.

SAR NIF - 2014-2015 Applicant's Guide

• Applicant's Guide   PDF Version
• ANNEX A: SAR NIF Partners List   PDF Version (39 KB)
• ANNEX B: Application Form Instructions   
  PDF Version
• ANNEX C: Application Form (Sections 1-17) (MS Word)
• ANNEX D: Budget Form (Section 18) (MS Excel)
• ANNEX E: Project Plan Detail Form (Section 19) (MS Excel)
• ANNEX F: Applicant Checklist   PDF Version