Contribution to the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association
This grant funds CASARA to train aviation volunteers, support air search operations, and promote search and rescue prevention across Canada’s aviation community.
Funder: Canada Department of National Defence
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026
Funding Amounts: Funding amount not publicly specified; annual contribution to support CASARA’s national operations and outreach.
Summary: Supports CASARA in training aviation volunteers and promoting search and rescue prevention in Canada’s aviation community.
Key Information: This program is not open to external applicants; funding is directed to CASARA as the sole recipient.
Description
This funding opportunity provides annual support from the Canada Department of National Defence to the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA), a national non-profit volunteer organization. CASARA unites aviation volunteer groups across Canada to assist the Canadian Armed Forces in air searches, deliver search and rescue prevention education, and maintain a national network of trained volunteers. The grant enables CASARA to conduct outreach and preventative activities, focusing on Canada’s general aviation population and supporting the National Search and Rescue Program’s prevention objectives.
