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Alberta Crime Prevention Grant

Q: How much funding can be received?

Alberta Crime Prevention Grant Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Alberta Crime Prevention Grant program?

To be eligible for the Alberta Crime Prevention Grant program, you must: Must be a registered not-for-profit, First Nation, municipality, or community group with a fiscal agent.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Crime Prevention Grant?

You can contact Community Initiatives Support, Government of Alberta by email at cis@gov.ab.ca.

Q: Where is the Alberta Crime Prevention Grant available?

The Alberta Crime Prevention Grant program is available the province of Alberta.

Q: Is the Alberta Crime Prevention Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Alberta Crime Prevention Grant is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 6, 2026

Alberta, Canada

Supports community youth crime prevention programs in Alberta

Grant and Funding

Alberta Municipal Affairs

Community Initiatives Support, Government of Alberta

Processing And Agreement

Contact

Overview

Support for Youth Crime Prevention Programs in Alberta

The Alberta Crime Prevention grant offers financial assistance up to $150,000 annually for two years to organizations delivering crime prevention services targeted at youth between 12 and 24 years old. These services are aimed at reducing involvement in criminal behavior, gang activities, and social disorder within high-need communities.

Comprehensive Details About the Grant and Its Impact

This funding initiative is designed to foster community-based efforts to prevent youth involvement in criminal activities by supporting programs that focus on intervention, diversion, and preventative strategies. Eligible organizations include registered not-for-profits, First Nation and Metis Settlements, municipalities, community-focused police programs, or community groups with fiscal agents. Projects should incorporate promising practices around prevention, intervention, and diversion, emphasizing building protective factors that promote youth development, such as education, mental health, life skills, and healthy relationships.

Funds are intended to support direct service delivery aimed at at-risk youth. The objectives are to address key risk factors like addictions, family violence, economic hardship, homelessness, learning disabilities, and abuse—common issues linked to youth offending. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to manage program activities effectively and deliver measurable outcomes that contribute to safer communities. The grant underscores the importance of programs that engage youth proactively, utilizing tactics grounded in community needs and proven prevention methodologies.

Organizations applying for this grant are encouraged to design projects that demonstrate sustainability and community engagement, ensuring ongoing impact beyond the funding period. Additionally, projects that incorporate innovative practices for outreach, engagement, and support are highly valued. The purpose of this funding is to help communities build resilient youth populations and reduce the cycle of offending by fostering positive development trajectories based on a strong foundation of community collaboration and targeted intervention strategies.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop employee skills

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Minimum amount : 25,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : December 18, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Alberta

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Emergency and Relief

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Local

Activities funded

Design and delivery of crime prevention, intervention, and diversion programs for youth
Community engagement and outreach activities focusing on at-risk youth
Educational workshops and mental health supports for youth
Partnership development with police, social services, and local organizations

Examples of admissible projects:

Youth mentoring program to prevent crime and support development

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Registered not-for-profit organizations in Alberta
First Nations and Metis Settlements
Municipalities and community police services
Community groups with a fiscal agent

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Activities outside youth crime prevention or community safety
Projects not directly related to youth aged 12 to 24
Activities involving significant commercial or profit-making objectives
Costs not associated with program delivery or outreach
Activities inconsistent with program goals of prevention and intervention

Eligible geographic areas

Alberta

Selection criteria

Alignment with program goals of preventing youth offending
Feasibility and clarity of project plan
Potential impact on community safety
Evidence-based prevention practices
Capacity of the organization to implement the project

How to apply

Create an organization account and register interest onlinePrepare application documents including project description and budgetComplete the online application form and upload supporting documentsReview application for accuracy and completenessSubmit application before the deadline and await confirmation

Processing and Agreement

Applications are reviewed within 5 business days after submission.
Applicants are notified of the receipt confirmation and preliminary review outcome.
Further evaluation may be conducted if necessary, with a focus on project alignment and impact potential.
Final approval is communicated via email, and funding agreements are to be signed by the applicant organization.

Contacts

cis@gov.ab.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Crime Prevention Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Alberta Crime Prevention Grant. 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 Alberta Crime Prevention Grant?

Support for Youth Crime Prevention Programs in Alberta The Alberta Crime Prevention grant offers financial assistance up to $150,000 annually for two years to organizations delivering crime prevention services targeted at youth between 12 and 24 years old. These services are aimed at reducing involvement in criminal behavior, gang activities, and social disorder within high-need communities. Comprehensive Details About the Grant and Its Impact This funding initiative is designed to foster community-based efforts to prevent youth involvement in criminal activities by supporting programs that focus on intervention, diversion, and preventative strategies. Eligible organizations include registered not-for-profits, First Nation and Metis Settlements, municipalities, community-focused police programs, or community groups with fiscal agents. Projects should incorporate promising practices around prevention, intervention, and diversion, emphasizing building protective factors that promote youth development, such as education, mental health, life skills, and healthy relationships. Funds are intended to support direct service delivery aimed at at-risk youth. The objectives are to address key risk factors like addictions, family violence, economic hardship, homelessness, learning disabilities, and abuse—common issues linked to youth offending. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to manage program activities effectively and deliver measurable outcomes that contribute to safer communities. The grant underscores the importance of programs that engage youth proactively, utilizing tactics grounded in community needs and proven prevention methodologies. Organizations applying for this grant are encouraged to design projects that demonstrate sustainability and community engagement, ensuring ongoing impact beyond the funding period. Additionally, projects that incorporate innovative practices for outreach, engagement, and support are highly valued. The purpose of this funding is to help communities build resilient youth populations and reduce the cycle of offending by fostering positive development trajectories based on a strong foundation of community collaboration and targeted intervention strategies.