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Aboriginal Women’s Violence Prevention Grants Program

Q: Who is eligible for the Aboriginal Women’s Violence Prevention Grants Program program?

To be eligible for the Aboriginal Women’s Violence Prevention Grants Program program, you must: Aboriginal entities in Newfoundland and Labrador focused on violence prevention.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Aboriginal Women’s Violence Prevention Grants Program?

You can contact Violence Prevention Initiative of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Q: Where is the Aboriginal Women’s Violence Prevention Grants Program available?

The Aboriginal Women’s Violence Prevention Grants Program program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Aboriginal Women’s Violence Prevention Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Aboriginal Women’s Violence Prevention Grants Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Aboriginal Women’s Violence Prevention Grants Program?

Aboriginal Women’s Violence Prevention Grants Program is funded by Violence Prevention Initiative of Newfoundland and Labrador

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Canada

Supports violence prevention initiatives in Aboriginal communities.

Grant and Funding

Violence Prevention Initiative of Newfoundland and Labrador

Processing And Agreement

Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Develop strategic partnerships

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

This program offers funding to support violence prevention initiatives led by Aboriginal organizations and governments in Newfoundland and Labrador. It aims to promote activities such as community engagement, education, healing, and capacity building to reduce violence and enhance community resilience.

Activities funded

Developing and implementing violence prevention plans
Community engagement and awareness campaigns
Public education and informational material development
Healing programs and cultural preservation activities
Training for community members and service providers

Examples of admissible projects:

Creating culturally tailored violence prevention workshops for indigenous women

Documents Needed

Application form, project proposal, supporting materials, and organizational documents.

Eligibility

Aboriginal governments and organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador implementing violence prevention initiatives.

Who is eligible?

Aboriginal governments in Newfoundland and Labrador
Aboriginal community organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador

Who is not eligible

Organizations outside Newfoundland and Labrador
Private businesses not involved in community services
Organizations without proper registration or recognition

Eligible expenses

Program development, community engagement activities, educational materials, healing programs, and training.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Expenses unrelated to violence prevention activities such as infrastructure unrelated to programs
Individual personal expenses not linked to project activities
Activities that do not align with community-led approaches
Activities outside Newfoundland and Labrador

Eligible geographic areas

Newfoundland and Labrador

Selection criteria

Relevance and potential impact of the project
Cultural appropriateness and community involvement
Feasibility and sustainability of activities
Innovative approaches to violence prevention
Alignment with program goals and priorities

How to apply

Step 1: Contact Violence Prevention Initiative to obtain application form.Step 2: Prepare project proposal, including objectives and community engagement plan.Step 3: Submit completed application and supporting documents.Step 4: Await review and assessment by the funding agency.Step 5: Receive decision and, if approved, sign funding agreement.

Processing and Agreement

Applicants submit completed applications as per instructions.
The review process assesses eligibility and project alignment.
Decisions are communicated to applicants.
Approved projects sign a funding agreement outlining terms.
Funds are disbursed as per the agreement, with monitoring and reporting requirements.

Additional information

The program encourages a broad range of activities targeting violence prevention, including community engagement and public awareness efforts.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Aboriginal Women’s Violence Prevention Grants Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Aboriginal Women’s Violence Prevention Grants Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.