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Call for Conference Support Proposals — Spring & Summer 2026
Funding for law and justice events
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 30, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The Law Commission of Canada offers up to $10,000 CAD to support conferences, seminars, workshops, and similar events. The program supports gatherings aligned with the Commission’s mission on law and justice, with a focus on partnerships, Indigenous engagement, and public understanding of law.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Law and Legal Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Conferences
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Other substantive gatherings related to law and justice
Documents Needed
- Event description and themes
- Organizer and institutional affiliation details
- Proposed dates, location, and preliminary schedule
- Participant profile and estimated attendance
- Preliminary budget and sources of funding
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Institutions and organizations
- Academic institutions
- Legal profession organizations
- Other organizations involved in law and justice
Who is not eligible
- Students applying in a personal capacity
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity
Selection criteria
- Fit with the LCC intersections framework.
- Alignment with the LCC vision of living law, pursuing justice, and renewing hope.
- Includes at least one LCC vocation element: dream, repair, build, or share.
- Commitment to learn from and/or work with Indigenous peoples, organizations, and legal traditions.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the proposal
- Describe the event themes, dates, location, structure, participants, budget, and requested support.
- Include the organizer’s institutional affiliation and a primary contact.
- Explain how the event aligns with the LCC vision and vocation.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Send the proposal to projects-projets@lcc-cdc.gc.ca.
- Submit before 30 January 2026.
- Step 3: Follow up after review
- If accepted, the LCC may contact the primary person to discuss the event and support.
- Step 4: Provide post-event materials
- Submit a written summary, participant count, final program, and photos after the event.
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are reviewed after submission by email.
- If accepted, the LCC may discuss the event with the primary contact person.
- After the event, organizers must submit a written summary, participant count, final program, and photos.
Additional information
- The applicant must acknowledge the Law Commission of Canada’s support during the event.
- A written summary, participant count, final program, and photos must be provided after the event.
- Proposals must be submitted by email.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for Conference Support Proposals — Spring & Summer 2026 Program
What is the Call for Conference Support Proposals — Spring & Summer 2026?
The Law Commission of Canada offers up to $10,000 CAD to support conferences, seminars, workshops, and similar events. The program supports gatherings aligned with the Commission’s mission on law and justice, with a focus on partnerships, Indigenous engagement, and public understanding of law.
How much funding can be received?
Call for Conference Support Proposals — Spring & Summer 2026 Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Call for Conference Support Proposals — Spring & Summer 2026 program?
To be eligible for the Call for Conference Support Proposals — Spring & Summer 2026 program, you must:
Event must align with the LCC mission.
Applicant needs an institutional affiliation.
Indigenous engagement is required.
What expenses are eligible under Call for Conference Support Proposals — Spring & Summer 2026?
Conferences
Seminars
Workshops
Other substantive gatherings related to law and justice
Who can I contact for more information about the Call for Conference Support Proposals — Spring & Summer 2026?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at projects-projets@lcc-cdc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Call for Conference Support Proposals — Spring & Summer 2026 available?
The Call for Conference Support Proposals — Spring & Summer 2026 program is available across Canada.
Is the Call for Conference Support Proposals — Spring & Summer 2026 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call for Conference Support Proposals — Spring & Summer 2026 is a Grant and Funding