CONTRIBUTIONS AND CASH SARscene 2014 Overview • What is the SAR NIF? • Who can apply for SAR NIF funding directly to the NSS? • Who is eligible for SAR NIF funding? • What kind of projects have we funded? • What opportunities are there to maximize impact and results? 2 What? What is the SAR NIF? The SAR NIF is a Federal Contribution Program that responds to SAR needs in Canada. • Federally Funded and Managed • Annual allotment of $8.1 million • Funds are assigned to new initiatives only after current funding commitments have been considered • Provides funds for Air, Marine and Ground search and rescue projects that will improve the National Search and Rescue Program (NSP) • Provides funds for Prevention, Response and R&D projects lasting up to 3 years in length 3 Who can apply? Who can apply for SAR NIF funding directly to the NSS ? • Federal managing departments with SAR responsibilities: - - Canadian Coast Guard, Fisheries and Oceans Canada; Canadian Forces, Department of National Defence; Meteorological Service of Canada, Environment Canada; Parks Canada; Royal Canadian Mounted Police Transport Canada. • Provincial and Territorial governments • National, Provincial and Territorial SAR Volunteer Associations 4 Who can receive? Who is eligible for SAR NIF Funding? The following individuals and organizations may all benefit from SAR NIF funding however they must apply through either the federal department, provincial/territorial government or the national, provincial or territorial SAR association of jurisdiction. They cannot apply directly to the NSS. • • • • Not-for-profit Canadian Organizations Canadian Universities and Colleges Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents Private, for-profit Canadian organizations 5 When? SAR NIF Cycle W in Sp r te Merit List Approval Application review and evaluation process rin g Call Letter Deadline for application submission to NSS ll Fa er m m u S How? The Application Process The SAR NIF Applicant’s Guide and its annexes is the primary tool to be used when applying for SAR NIF funding. It includes among other things: • The annual Call for Proposals • The annual priorities • The application form, instructions for completing it and all other related forms and documents • Eligibility requirements • A list of certain eligible and ineligible expenditures • Information pertaining to the SAR NIF Partners The guide can be accessed on our Website at the following link http://www.nss-snrs.gc.ca/en/initiative-fund.page 7 The last few years – Real-life examples! Response – Equipment - Forward Looking Infrared Radar, Side Scanning Sonar, Surface Supply Diving Apparatus, Radios, Real-time tracking GPS units, Project Lifesaver, PFDs and shoreline search equipment, retrofitting command posts – Training – training standards, training delivery (ICS) – onsite and online, simulators, ice rescue, swiftwater, K9, team leader, SAR Manager, avalanche – Exercises - Multi-jurisdictional/multi-agency – Policy, Procedures, and Protocols – NS SMART system, BCSARIS Prevention – Programs – AdventureSmart, high-risk snowmobilers, Safely Home, – Hug a Tree and Survive, Smartboater, Smart Pilot (online tools and videos), Cold Water Boot Camp, Rip Tide DVD, Weather to Boat, avaluator – Kids Don’t Float PFD loaner boards, Bobby the Safety boat robotics, – SPOT beacons in Nunavut The last few years – Real-life examples! Research and Development – – – – – – – Drift patterns Avalanche forecasting Sea ice conditions New generation satellite coverage for COSPAS-SARSAT system Social science research (behavioral change)- lifejacket wear rates Infrared sensor packages Lifeboat stability Coordination – SARVAC governance and formation – Provincial advisory committees and governance (SK, MB, ON) – Establishment of CCGA Arctic Future opportunities! NSP PRIORITIES • Standardize reporting and improve data management to inform decision-making • Emphasize and effectively coordinate SAR prevention efforts across NSP partners • Support and sustain volunteers • Improve interoperability through coordination and communications How to reach the SAR NIF Team Anne-Marie Choquette, SAR NIF Manager 613-816-7491 Anne-Marie. [email protected] Françoise Nyedetse, Senior Program Officer , SAR NIF 613-410-1429 [email protected] Nancy Roy-Laplante, Senior Program Officer , SAR NIF 613-816-749 [email protected] Our Website www.nss-snrs.gc.ca 11