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Access to Justice Services Agreements
Federal funding for legal aid and justice services in territories
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
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
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
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.
What is the Access to Justice Services Agreements?
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.
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.
What expenses are eligible under Access to Justice Services Agreements?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Access to Justice Services Agreements?
You can contact Department of Justice Canada (JUS) by email at pb-dgp@justice.gc.ca or by phone at (613)941-4193.
Where is the Access to Justice Services Agreements available?
The Access to Justice Services Agreements program is available across Canada.
Is the Access to Justice Services Agreements a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Access to Justice Services Agreements is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Access to Justice Services Agreements?
Access to Justice Services Agreements is funded by Department of Justice Canada (JUS)
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