Access to Justice Services Agreements

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Access to Justice Services Agreements a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Access to Justice Services Agreements is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Access to Justice Services Agreements?

Access to Justice Services Agreements is funded by Department of Justice Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the Access to Justice Services Agreements program?

To be eligible for the Access to Justice Services Agreements program, you must: • Only territorial governments (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut) are eligible.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Access to Justice Services Agreements?

You can contact Department of Justice Canada by email at pb-dgp@justice.gc.ca or by phone at (613)941-4193.

Q: Where is the Access to Justice Services Agreements available?

The Access to Justice Services Agreements program is available across Canada.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Access to Justice Services Agreements program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Access to Justice Services Agreements program.

Last Update: September 29, 2025

Canada

Federal funding for legal aid and justice services in territories

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Public administration

Funds Providers

Department of Justice Canada

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Access to Justice Services Agreements (AJA) are federal funding arrangements with Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut to support legal aid, Indigenous courtwork, and public legal education in northern communities; the maximum funding amount is determined annually and is allocated to territorial governments, not individuals. This program funds the delivery of criminal and civil legal aid, Indigenous courtwork services, and public legal education and information; eligible activities include legal representation, culturally sensitive assistance for Indigenous peoples, and the dissemination of legal information.

Activities funded

Delivery of legal aid services in criminal and civil matters.
Provision of Indigenous courtwork services to assist Indigenous individuals in the justice system.
Public legal education and information initiatives designed to inform communities about the law and justice system.

Eligibility

Only territorial governments of Yukon, Northwest Territories, or Nunavut are eligible to apply for funding.

Who is not eligible

Businesses, organizations, and individuals are not eligible as only territorial governments (Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut) can directly benefit from this grant.

Eligible expenses

Costs related to the delivery of legal aid services (criminal and civil) in northern communities.
Expenditures for Indigenous courtwork services, including assistance and support for Indigenous people in the justice system.
Expenses for public legal education and information initiatives to inform the public about the law and justice system.

Eligible geographic areas

Yukon
Northwest Territories
Nunavut

How to apply

Verify eligibility requirements

Review eligibility requirements as funding is available only to territorial governments (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut)
Consult applicable territorial legislation and policies for access to justice services
Determine if your territorial entity meets the program criteria

Obtain application information

Contact your territorial government or the relevant access to justice service delivery agency for specific procedures
Gather information on the application process from the Programs Branch, Department of Justice Canada
Direct further queries to pb-dgp@justice.gc.ca or call (613) 941-4193

Prepare and organize documentation

Prepare all required documentation in accordance with territorial guidelines
Ensure financial, administrative, and reporting compliance as stipulated in the agreement
Consider electronic submission to minimize environmental impact

Submit the application

Submit your complete application to the Programs Branch, Department of Justice Canada
Follow specific territorial submission procedures as instructed
Retain confirmation of submission for your records

Additional information

Federal funding is not provided directly to individuals; it is administered through territorial governments.
Legal aid services should be available in both official languages, depending on regional requirements.
The Department of Justice encourages electronic document submission to support sustainable practices.
Resources and publications regarding legal aid in Canada and Indigenous Courtwork Program evaluations are available for further reference.

Contacts

pb-dgp@justice.gc.ca

(613)941-4193

Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Access to Justice Services Agreements Program

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