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Access to Justice Bundle Program

Supports Indigenous-led justice education and legal supports
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : September 19, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

This program funds Indigenous-led work that removes barriers to justice in northern Ontario. Funding has no fixed maximum, but requests over $100,000 are unlikely, and supported activities can include rights education and community-based legal supports rooted in western and/or Indigenous legal systems.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : September 19, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Law and Legal Services
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Rights education initiatives focused on justice-related needs.
  • Community-based legal supports.
  • Programs or services rooted in western legal systems.
  • Programs or services rooted in traditional Indigenous legal systems and cultures.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Indigenous-led organizations
  • Indigenous groups
  • Indigenous collectives

Eligible geographic areas

  • Northern Ontario (Territorial Districts of Algoma, Cochrane, Kenora, Manitoulin, Muskoka, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Rainy River, Sudbury, Timiskaming, and Thunder Bay)

Processing and Agreement

  • LOIs are reviewed to confirm eligibility before applicants can proceed.
  • Eligible applicants receive an invitation and a personalized link to complete the full application (invitations sent October 1, 2025).
  • Full applications are assessed and funding decisions are made in December 2025.

Additional information

  • Two-step process includes a Letter of Interest (LOI) stage before the full application.
  • IPRF will provide a personalized link and application support to applicants invited to the full application stage.
  • LOI submissions are accepted from July 28 to September 19, 2025.
  • Funding decisions are expected in December 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Access to Justice Bundle Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Access to Justice Bundle 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.

What is the Access to Justice Bundle Program?

This program funds Indigenous-led work that removes barriers to justice in northern Ontario. Funding has no fixed maximum, but requests over $100,000 are unlikely, and supported activities can include rights education and community-based legal supports rooted in western and/or Indigenous legal systems.

Who is eligible for the Access to Justice Bundle Program program?

To be eligible for the Access to Justice Bundle Program program, you must: Indigenous-led organization 51%+ Indigenous governance Serves northern Ontario

What expenses are eligible under Access to Justice Bundle Program?

Rights education initiatives focused on justice-related needs. Community-based legal supports. Programs or services rooted in western legal systems. Programs or services rooted in traditional Indigenous legal systems and cultures.

Who can I contact for more information about the Access to Justice Bundle Program?

You can contact Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund.

Where is the Access to Justice Bundle Program available?

The Access to Justice Bundle Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Access to Justice Bundle Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Access to Justice Bundle Program is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Access to Justice Bundle Program?

Access to Justice Bundle Program is funded by Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund