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Community Justice Grants

Q: What is the Community Justice Grants?

This opportunity provides financial support of up to $250,000 per year for four years, with a maximum total of $1,000,000 per application. It aims to support Indigenous-led organizations and communities in developing transformative, trauma-informed, and culturally grounded community justice programs. These initiatives focus on healing, systemic reform, and the development of traditional Indigenous legal practices.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Community Justice Grants?

You can contact The Law Foundation of British Columbia.

Q: Where is the Community Justice Grants available?

The Community Justice Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.

Q: Is the Community Justice Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Justice Grants is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Community Justice Grants?

Community Justice Grants is funded by The Law Foundation of British Columbia

Last Update: February 4, 2026

BC, Canada

Financial support for Indigenous-led community justice programs

Grant and Funding

The Law Foundation of British Columbia

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Develop strategic partnerships

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : March 8, 2024

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

Mixed revenue (<50% earned)

Scope

Provincial

Overview

This opportunity provides financial support of up to $250,000 per year for four years, with a maximum total of $1,000,000 per application. It aims to support Indigenous-led organizations and communities in developing transformative, trauma-informed, and culturally grounded community justice programs. These initiatives focus on healing, systemic reform, and the development of traditional Indigenous legal practices.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 200,000

Trauma-informed community healing program for Indigenous victims

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Indigenous communities and Nations
Tribal councils and treaty organizations
Indigenous leadership organizations
Existing nonprofit organizations
Collaborative entities or groups

Eligible geographic areas

Applicants must operate in BC or benefit residents of BC.

How to apply

Complete the application using the Law Foundation's SmartSimple online grant system.Access the application form through the specified online link.Optionally, participate in an oral conversation or provide a written supplement to elaborate on the project proposal.Ensure all application components are completed before the deadline.Submit the application via the online portal and retain confirmation of submission.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Justice Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Justice Grants. 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.