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Family Violence Prevention Grant
Supports family violence prevention initiatives
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Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 200,000
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides from $25,000 to $200,000 for one-year initiatives that prevent family violence by addressing harmful social norms and the root causes of gender-based violence. Eligible activities include community capacity-building partnerships and targeted prevention initiatives that promote healthy relationships, consent, safer spaces, and stronger communities.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Community capacity-building initiatives delivered through partnerships.
- Targeted prevention initiatives addressing the risk and protective factors of family violence.
- Projects that transform social norms and beliefs that enable family violence.
- Initiatives that promote healthy relationships, consent, safer spaces, and stronger communities.
Sources and recorded changes
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Selection criteria
- Priority is given to innovative projects that reach and work with underserved and equity-deserving communities and groups.
- Priority is given to initiatives that prevent and tackle the root causes of family violence before it begins.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application package
- Complete the program’s application package.
- Step 2: Submit application
- Email the completed application package to cfs.communitygrants@gov.ab.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- For the referenced intake, approved applicants were to be notified by email in March 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Family Violence Prevention Grant Program
What is the Family Violence Prevention Grant?
This program provides from $25,000 to $200,000 for one-year initiatives that prevent family violence by addressing harmful social norms and the root causes of gender-based violence. Eligible activities include community capacity-building partnerships and targeted prevention initiatives that promote healthy relationships, consent, safer spaces, and stronger communities.
How much funding can be received?
Family Violence Prevention Grant Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Family Violence Prevention Grant program?
To be eligible for the Family Violence Prevention Grant program, you must:
Family violence prevention focus
Primary prevention approach
Project fits an eligible stream
Who can I contact for more information about the Family Violence Prevention Grant?
You can contact Alberta Ministry of Children and Family Services by email at cfs.communitygrants@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the Family Violence Prevention Grant available?
The Family Violence Prevention Grant program is available across Canada.
Is the Family Violence Prevention Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Family Violence Prevention Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Family Violence Prevention Grant?
Family Violence Prevention Grant is funded by Alberta Ministry of Children and Family Services, Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Family Violence Initiative Fund (RCMP)