Status unavailable
Building Safer Communities in Halton Grant
Funding for youth violence prevention initiatives
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 600,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding for community-based prevention and intervention initiatives to help prevent gun and gang violence in Halton. It supports one- and two-year projects focused on youth and young adults who are or may become vulnerable to gang involvement.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $600,000
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Conduct research and development activities
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention, Law and Legal Services, Social Services, Economic, Social and Community Development, Employment and Training, Civic and Advocacy Organizations, Children and Youth Organizations
- Target groups
- General public, Children & youth, Young adults, Women & girls, Minority groups
- Scope
- Regional
Receipt of requests is now closed
Get notified about updates to this grant.
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community organizations.
- Non-profit service providers.
- Youth-serving programs and initiatives in Halton.
Eligible geographic areas
- Halton Region
Activities funded
- Community-based prevention activities to reduce gun and gang violence.
- Intervention programs supporting youth at risk of gang involvement.
- Initiatives for children, youth, and young adults vulnerable to gun violence.
Additional information
- The grant supports one- and two-year initiatives.
- It is tied to the Community Safety and Well-Being framework in Halton.
- Funding is redistributed through Halton Region under the federal Building Safer Communities Fund.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Building Safer Communities in Halton Grant Program
What is the Building Safer Communities in Halton Grant?
This program provides funding for community-based prevention and intervention initiatives to help prevent gun and gang violence in Halton. It supports one- and two-year projects focused on youth and young adults who are or may become vulnerable to gang involvement.
How much funding can be received?
Building Safer Communities in Halton Grant Funds up to $600,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Building Safer Communities in Halton Grant program?
To be eligible for the Building Safer Communities in Halton Grant program, you must:
Supports vulnerable youth.
Community-based prevention or intervention.
Aligned with Halton safety goals.
Who can I contact for more information about the Building Safer Communities in Halton Grant?
You can contact Halton Region (HATCH) by email at cswb@halton.ca or by phone at 311.
Where is the Building Safer Communities in Halton Grant available?
The Building Safer Communities in Halton Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Building Safer Communities in Halton Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Building Safer Communities in Halton Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Building Safer Communities in Halton Grant?
Building Safer Communities in Halton Grant is funded by Halton Region (HATCH)