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Community Justice Grants
Funding for Indigenous-led community justice initiatives
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : March 8, 2024
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Community Justice Grants program provides up to $250,000 per year for up to four years, with a maximum of $1,000,000 per application. It supports Indigenous-led community justice initiatives in BC, including healing-based and culturally grounded approaches related to justice and child apprehension issues.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community justice programs and initiatives
- Healing-based, trauma-informed, and culturally grounded justice approaches
- Programs addressing criminal justice and child apprehension issues in Indigenous communities
- Development of traditional Indigenous legal processes, systems, and institutions
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Project description and overview information
- Draft budget
- Organizational or partnership details
- Additional oral or written supplement, if requested
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous communities and Nations
- Tribal councils and treaty organizations
- Indigenous leadership organizations
- Existing non-profit organizations
- Collaboratives, groups, and new organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are neither Indigenous-led nor partnered with an Indigenous-led organization
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the Priorities of the Grants Call
- Connection to the Foundation’s mandate areas
- Alignment with the Guiding Values of the Grants Call
- Clarity of the proposed community served and accountability to that community
- Project success, activities, and timelines
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the online application
- Complete the application in the Law Foundation’s SmartSimple online system.
- Register an organization account if you are new to the system.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Provide the required program information, project description, and budget details.
- Answer the application questions and indicate the funding request.
- Step 3: Submit the application online
- Submit the completed application through SmartSimple.
- Use the portal linked from the Law Foundation BC funding notice page.
- Step 4: Respond to follow-up requests
- Participate in an oral conversation or provide a written supplement if requested by the Foundation.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through the online system.
- The Foundation may ask for an oral conversation or a written supplement to learn more about the project.
- If approved, payment schedules can be discussed and adjusted with the Foundation contact.
Additional information
- Applicants do not need to be registered charities or nonprofit societies.
- Indigenous partnerships may be considered.
- Applicants may include new organizations, collaboratives, or groups.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Justice Grants Program
What is the Community Justice Grants?
The Community Justice Grants program provides up to $250,000 per year for up to four years, with a maximum of $1,000,000 per application. It supports Indigenous-led community justice initiatives in BC, including healing-based and culturally grounded approaches related to justice and child apprehension issues.
Who is eligible for the Community Justice Grants program?
To be eligible for the Community Justice Grants program, you must:
Indigenous-led or Indigenous partnership
Operates in BC or benefits BC residents
Project relates to Indigenous or Canadian law
What expenses are eligible under Community Justice Grants?
Community justice programs and initiatives
Healing-based, trauma-informed, and culturally grounded justice approaches
Programs addressing criminal justice and child apprehension issues in Indigenous communities
Development of traditional Indigenous legal processes, systems, and institutions
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Justice Grants?
You can contact The Law Foundation of British Columbia.
Where is the Community Justice Grants available?
The Community Justice Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Community Justice Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Justice Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Justice Grants?
Community Justice Grants is funded by The Law Foundation of British Columbia