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Community-Based Justice Fund (Indigenous Justice Strategy)

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Who is eligible for the Community-Based Justice Fund (Indigenous Justice Strategy) program?

Eligibility criteria are not specified.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Community-Based Justice Fund (Indigenous Justice Strategy)?

You can contact Federal Department of Justice.

Q: Where is the Community-Based Justice Fund (Indigenous Justice Strategy) available?

The Community-Based Justice Fund (Indigenous Justice Strategy) program is available the province of Quebec.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

QC, Canada

Supports Indigenous community justice programs and reform initiatives.

Federal Department of Justice

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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Quebec

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Provincial

Overview

This funding program offers support to community-driven initiatives aimed at improving justice outcomes for Indigenous peoples. It promotes diverse activities, including diversion, pre-sentencing, sentencing circles, and reintegration services, with no specified funding limit.

Activities funded

Developing diversion programs and pre-sentencing options.
Implementing community-based sentencing circles.
Providing victim support and offender re-integration services.
Fostering community engagement in justice processes.

Examples of admissible projects:

Establishing community-based conflict resolution services incorporating Indigenous traditions

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Community organizations serving Indigenous populations.
Local Indigenous leadership groups.
Tribunals and justice committees within Indigenous communities.

Who is not eligible

Organizations not serving Indigenous communities.
Commercial enterprises without community justice mandates.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Activities that do not serve community justice goals.
Activities outside the Indigenous communities involved.
Legal processes unrelated to community justice initiatives.
Activities that do not promote fairness, inclusiveness, or responsiveness.

Eligible geographic areas

Applicable to Indigenous communities within Canada.

Selection criteria

Relevance to community justice objectives.
Potential impact on reducing crime and incarceration.
Community involvement and support.
Feasibility of implementation.
Alignment with Indigenous justice strategies.

How to apply

Step 1: Contact a Regional Coordinator for discussion and guidance.Step 2: Develop a detailed project proposal addressing community needs.Step 3: Submit the proposal for review through the regional contact.Step 4: Await assessment and possible approval, then commence implementation.

Processing and Agreement

Applications are reviewed in consultation with regional coordinators.
Community needs and available funds influence assessment.
No specified deadline; review occurs on an ongoing basis.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community-Based Justice Fund (Indigenous Justice Strategy) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community-Based Justice Fund (Indigenous Justice Strategy). 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.