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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
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
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
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.
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