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Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Supports evidence-based crime prevention initiatives for at-risk communities
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF) provides up to $7,500,000 per project to support evidence-based crime prevention initiatives that address risk and protective factors associated with crime, particularly among vulnerable children, youth, and high-risk offenders. Eligible activities include project start-up, interventions such as mentoring and skills development, outreach, resource development, coalition-building, evaluation, and public education.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop employee skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $
- Up to 95% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : August 20, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Law and Legal Services
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Activities funded
- Implementation of community-based crime prevention initiatives targeting at-risk children, youth, and high-risk offenders.
- Development and dissemination of educational resources, tools, and public awareness campaigns related to crime prevention.
- Engagement in outreach efforts and recruitment of participants from vulnerable populations.
- Creation and support of interventions such as mentoring, counselling, skills development, and recreational programs to address risk factors for youth crime and delinquency.
- Building networks and coalitions through workshops, seminars, and collaborative activities to strengthen community crime prevention.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 7,498,000
Developing a public awareness campaign on gang prevention strategies
$ 7,499,000
Launching a youth mentoring program with skills development workshops
$ 7,493,000
Launching after-school sports and art programs for newcomer youth
$ 7,487,000
Renovating youth centre spaces to expand crime prevention programs
$ 7,485,000
Delivering mobile outreach counselling to vulnerable Indigenous youth
$ 7,490,000
Implementing restorative justice circles for high-risk youth offenders
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a community or professional organization, society, or association established for a not-for-profit purpose and mandated to represent its membership or community.
- Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities are eligible.
- Canadian universities, educational institutions, boards of education, and centres of excellence are eligible.
- Provincial or municipal police services (including Indigenous police services) and their governing authorities (excluding the RCMP when acting as a police service) are eligible.
- Provincial, territorial, municipal, and regional governments may apply.
- The project must support evidence-based crime prevention initiatives addressing risk and protective factors associated with crime for at-risk children, youth (ages 6–24), and/or high-risk offenders.
Who is eligible?
- Community or professional organizations, societies, and associations with a not-for-profit purpose
- Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities
- Canadian universities, educational institutions, boards of education, and Centres of excellence
- Provincial or municipal police services, including Indigenous police services, and their governing authorities (excluding the RCMP when acting as a municipal, provincial, or territorial police service)
- Provincial, territorial, municipal, and regional governments
Who is not eligible
- For-profit companies.
- Individuals (private persons).
- Federal government departments and agencies as defined in section 2 of the Financial Administration Act (including the RCMP when acting in its municipal, provincial, or territorial policing role).
- Federal Crown corporations.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and wages for professional, clerical, technical, and administrative services, including mandatory employment-related costs.
- Fees for hiring consultants and experts essential to the project.
- Rent, utilities (electricity, heat, water, telephone), office maintenance, and property taxes directly related to the project.
- Minor facility renovations essential for project success (up to $10,000 per project).
- Purchase or rental of office equipment and minor capital acquisitions (less than $5,000 each).
- Access or admittance fees for participants in recreational or cultural activities.
- Insurance on buildings, equipment, and materials; liability insurance.
- Supplies and materials, shipping, stationery, postage, printing, distribution, and licenses.
- Project-related travel and living expenses, including transportation rental and vehicle leasing (subject to reasonable limits).
- Transportation costs for participants (including tickets, tokens, or rental vehicles related to the project).
- Training and professional development, including conferences and costs for project development activities (consultations, data collection, committee meetings, site visits).
- Audit and evaluation expenses.
- Administrative expenses (up to 15% of total budget), such as bookkeeping and financial management specific to the project.
- Honoraria for volunteer services, guest speakers, and Elders (not for individuals already compensated elsewhere).
- Participant incentives and rewards (non-cash, low monetary value, linked to milestones, max $50 per incentive).
- Computer services, library expenses, documentary research, and statistical analysis related to the project.
- Public awareness and educational costs consistent with the project's objectives.
- Technical and specialized services such as translation, interpretation, and video production.
- Child care costs incurred by recipients or participants to enable participation in project activities.
- Meals and refreshments for participants in project-related activities and workshops (within reasonable limits).
- Culturally appropriate expenditures, including gifts (up to $100), community feasts, ceremonies, and gatherings.
Eligible geographic areas
- All provinces and territories in Canada
Selection criteria
- Degree to which the project directly supports and advances the objectives of the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF).
- Contribution of the project to building and sharing practical knowledge in the prevention of youth violence, youth crime, and delinquency.
- Reasonableness and eligibility of the requested funding relative to available resources.
- Applicant’s capacity to implement, manage, and evaluate the project within the proposed timeframe and budget.
- Level of support from relevant partners, including provincial/territorial governments, federal departments, agencies, and community stakeholders.
How to apply
1
Confirm eligibility and objectives
- Review the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF) eligibility requirements and objectives
- Ensure your organization falls within eligible recipients
2
Gather organizational and partnership information
- Gather required organizational information such as legal status, background, mandate, and executive contacts
- Identify potential project partners and their roles
- Document community support and partnership evidence
3
Prepare the project proposal
- Develop a detailed project proposal addressing program objectives
- Include a structured work plan and a description of activities and expected outcomes
- Prepare evidence supporting the project's approach
4
Prepare the detailed budget and disclosures
- Develop a detailed project budget specifying all expenditures
- Disclose all sources of project funding including in-kind contributions and government assistance
- Attach audited financial statements, if available
5
Complete and sign the application form
- Complete and sign the application form
- Include required information: applicant’s name, address, authority contact, and project duration
- Ensure compliance with the Official Languages Act and conflict of interest disclosure
6
Submit the grant application
- Submit the completed application package and supporting documents according to CPAF guidelines
- Retain proof of submission for your records
Additional information
- The maximum contribution per project is $7,500,000, with an annual cap of $1,500,000 and a maximum project duration of 60 months.
- Recipients must comply with all relevant policies under the Official Languages Act, with support available in both official languages.
- Funding recipients are required to provide bi-annual performance monitoring reports as well as a final report within three months of project completion.
- Applicants must disclose all current and potential sources of funding for their project both before the project begins and after it concludes.
Contacts
NCPS-SNPC@ps-sp.gc.ca
