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Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Gender-Based Violence
Supports projects preventing gender-based violence
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program supports culturally safe, trauma-informed projects in British Columbia that address and prevent gender-based violence. It can fund up to $40,000 per project for activities such as prevention initiatives, survivor support, public education, and service improvement.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects addressing domestic violence and intimate partner violence.
- Projects addressing sexual assault, sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, or sex worker safety.
- Legal system navigation support for survivors.
- Prevention initiatives and public education to reduce and prevent violence, including education on affirmative, ongoing consent.
- Projects supporting exiting from sex work or addressing elder abuse.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community-based organizations
- Organizations whose mandate includes addressing gender-based violence
- Organizations currently delivering services that directly address gender-based violence
Eligible expenses
- Total project costs related to the approved project.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications may receive a decision or turnaround in May.
Additional information
- This program provides annual, one-time funding.
- Preference may be given to organizations whose mandate includes addressing gender-based violence or that already deliver related services.
- Preference may be given to projects focused on populations especially at risk.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Gender-Based Violence Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Gender-Based Violence. 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 Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Gender-Based Violence?
This program supports culturally safe, trauma-informed projects in British Columbia that address and prevent gender-based violence. It can fund up to $40,000 per project for activities such as prevention initiatives, survivor support, public education, and service improvement.
How much funding can be received?
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Gender-Based Violence Funds up to $40,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Gender-Based Violence program?
To be eligible for the Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Gender-Based Violence program, you must:
Community-based organization
Based in British Columbia
Gender-based violence project
What expenses are eligible under Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Gender-Based Violence?
Projects addressing domestic violence and intimate partner violence.
Projects addressing sexual assault, sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, or sex worker safety.
Legal system navigation support for survivors.
Prevention initiatives and public education to reduce and prevent violence, including education on affirmative, ongoing consent.
Projects supporting exiting from sex work or addressing elder abuse.
Who can I contact for more information about the Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Gender-Based Violence?
You can contact British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety.
Where is the Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Gender-Based Violence available?
The Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Gender-Based Violence program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Gender-Based Violence a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Gender-Based Violence is a Grant and Funding