The Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP) enables the federal government to contribute to or to jointly undertake projects with the provinces and territories in support of a uniform level of emergency preparedness and response across Canada. JEPP cost-sharing assistance is available to local government and provincial ministry projects but not to individuals.

The Search and Rescue (SAR) New Initiatives Fund (NIF) program was established by the federal government in 1988 and is managed and coordinated by the National Search and Rescue Secretariat (NSS). This program is an arrangement with federal search and rescue departments, managing departments and agencies, and the provinces/territories to encourage projects that support the objectives of the National Search and Rescue Program.