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Alberta Restorative Justice Grant
Supports direct restorative justice services
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Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Alberta Restorative Justice Grant offers up to $50,000 to Alberta-based non-profit organizations, registered charities in good standing, community-based coalitions or network groups with an incorporated fiscal agent, Indigenous communities, including bands and tribal councils, youth justice committees, and municipalities that deliver direct restorative justice services. Eligible uses include wages, training, and associated operational costs.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Direct restorative justice services
- Direct operation of a program
Documents Needed
- Certificate of Incorporation from Alberta Corporate Registries
- At least two letters documenting support and/or partnership
- At least one letter from a supporter in the criminal justice system
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- A registered non-profit organization
- A registered charity in good standing
- A community-based coalition or network group with an incorporated fiscal agent
- An Indigenous community, including band and tribal councils
- A youth justice committee applying to fund activities not currently funded by the ministry
- Municipalities
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Academic institutions
- For-profit organizations
- Crown corporations
- Police services
Eligible expenses
- Staffing salaries/wages and honoraria (e.g. for Elders)
- Staff/volunteer travel (mileage, car rental) and staff/volunteer travel accommodation
- Training and professional development for staff and volunteers
- Professional service (e.g. legal advice/consultation related to the project, accounting/bookkeeping)
- Program administration (e.g. operational costs, rent, internet/phone, office supplies, computers) and program materials to support the delivery of the project (i.e. workbooks, pamphlets, marketing materials, protocol, etc.)
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital costs, including land or vehicle purchases and facility renovations
- Legal costs unrelated to the project or arising from liability on behalf of the grant recipient
- Debt repayment
- Donations or subsidies to third parties, financing charges, and interest payments on loans
- Lobbying activities, counselling or treatment programs, flow-through funding, and retroactive expenses incurred prior to the commencement of the grant agreement term date
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Priority will be given to programs that are actively delivering or ready to implement services, particularly those with a prior history of restorative justice or restorative practices.
- Proposals that are purely conceptual or not yet positioned to serve populations will receive lower priority.
- Consideration will be given to existing RJ programs that are currently receiving referrals from other justice partners.
How to apply
- Review the Alberta Restorative Justice Grant guidelines.
- Complete the Alberta Restorative Justice Grant Application and the Alberta Restorative Justice Budget Request form.
- Gather your documents.
- Email the application package and all required documents to RJProgram@gov.ab.ca; if you are unable to do so, mail your application package to Alberta Restorative Justice Grant, Community Safety Initiatives (CSI), Justice Supports Branch, 4th floor, 9820-106 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 2J6.
Processing and Agreement
- Community Safety Initiatives will contact you to confirm receipt of your application package and documents.
- If you do not hear from them within 10 business days, contact them.
- Successful applicants must submit a final report following the end of the grant term.
- The final report includes statistical data collection and a narrative response.
- A financial report with actual expenditures is required at the end of the grant term, and unused funds must be returned within 60 days of submitting the Actuals Financial Report.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Restorative Justice Grant Program
What is the Alberta Restorative Justice Grant?
The Alberta Restorative Justice Grant offers up to $50,000 to Alberta-based non-profit organizations, registered charities in good standing, community-based coalitions or network groups with an incorporated fiscal agent, Indigenous communities, including bands and tribal councils, youth justice committees, and municipalities that deliver direct restorative justice services. Eligible uses include wages, training, and associated operational costs.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Restorative Justice Grant Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Restorative Justice Grant program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Restorative Justice Grant program, you must:
Located in Alberta
Program grounded in restorative justice principles
Proposal must benefit victims, offenders and the community, and operate within the Canadian justice system
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Restorative Justice Grant?
Direct restorative justice services
Direct operation of a program
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Restorative Justice Grant?
You can contact Alberta Justice and Solicitor General by email at RJProgram@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-617-4416.
Where is the Alberta Restorative Justice Grant available?
The Alberta Restorative Justice Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Restorative Justice Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Restorative Justice Grant is a Grant and Funding