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Call for proposals to prevent gender-based violence through youth dating violence prevention: Indigenous stream
Funding for Indigenous youth dating violence prevention
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports Indigenous organizations to develop or adapt, deliver, and test culturally appropriate youth dating violence prevention interventions. Up to $1,000,000 is available over the full project period for activities such as intervention delivery, testing, knowledge sharing, youth engagement, and intervention research.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing or adapting a culturally appropriate youth dating violence prevention intervention.
- Delivering and testing the intervention with Indigenous youth.
- Sharing knowledge and findings with Indigenous communities.
- Building multi-level and multi-sector collaborations.
- Supporting worker mental health and wellbeing related to project delivery.
Documents Needed
- Application template
- Project proposal
- Research ethics approval, if funded
Official resources
Official page
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous governments.
- Indigenous not-for-profit organizations.
- Indigenous youth organizations.
- Two-Spirit organizations.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations.
- Organizations whose work is not focused on Indigenous communities and peoples.
- Applicants outside Canada.
Eligible expenses
- Only eligible costs necessary to deliver the project.
- Additional costs for activities in remote or northern areas, where applicable.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Profit-making activities.
- Standalone activities not tied to the intervention.
- Ongoing operations.
- Activities addressing gender-based violence outside Canada.
- Awareness campaigns, needs assessments, studies, publications, wraparound services, material assistance, and direct services such as shelters or legal advice.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Projects in Quebec may be subject to Act M-30 requirements.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the stream objective and key action areas.
- Ability to engage youth and include their voice throughout the project.
- Use of trauma- and violence-informed, culturally safe approaches.
- Capacity for intervention research and project delivery.
- Experience working with Indigenous youth and Indigenous communities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose the stream that matches your project.
- Review the stream questions to confirm the Indigenous stream is the best fit.
- Step 2: Request the application template.
- Email chpv-pscv@phac-aspc.gc.ca.
- Use the subject line for the Indigenous stream application template.
- Step 3: Prepare your application.
- Complete the application using the provided template.
- Step 4: Submit the application by email.
- Send the completed application using the template before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against the stream requirements and program objectives.
- Only a limited number of projects will be funded.
- If funded, the project research protocol must be approved by a research ethics board.
- The lead Indigenous organization and collaborators retain ownership and control of the project data and research.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for proposals to prevent gender-based violence through youth dating violence prevention: Indigenous stream Program
What is the Call for proposals to prevent gender-based violence through youth dating violence prevention: Indigenous stream?
This program supports Indigenous organizations to develop or adapt, deliver, and test culturally appropriate youth dating violence prevention interventions. Up to $1,000,000 is available over the full project period for activities such as intervention delivery, testing, knowledge sharing, youth engagement, and intervention research.
How much funding can be received?
Call for proposals to prevent gender-based violence through youth dating violence prevention: Indigenous stream Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Call for proposals to prevent gender-based violence through youth dating violence prevention: Indigenous stream program?
To be eligible for the Call for proposals to prevent gender-based violence through youth dating violence prevention: Indigenous stream program, you must:
Indigenous government or organization
Experience with youth and research
Project led by Indigenous mandate
What expenses are eligible under Call for proposals to prevent gender-based violence through youth dating violence prevention: Indigenous stream?
Developing or adapting a culturally appropriate youth dating violence prevention intervention.
Delivering and testing the intervention with Indigenous youth.
Sharing knowledge and findings with Indigenous communities.
Building multi-level and multi-sector collaborations.
Supporting worker mental health and wellbeing related to project delivery.
Who can I contact for more information about the Call for proposals to prevent gender-based violence through youth dating violence prevention: Indigenous stream?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at chpv-pscv@phac-aspc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Call for proposals to prevent gender-based violence through youth dating violence prevention: Indigenous stream available?
The Call for proposals to prevent gender-based violence through youth dating violence prevention: Indigenous stream program is available across Canada.
Is the Call for proposals to prevent gender-based violence through youth dating violence prevention: Indigenous stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call for proposals to prevent gender-based violence through youth dating violence prevention: Indigenous stream is a Grant and Funding