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Gender-based violence action fund
Supports gender-based violence initiatives in New Brunswick
Last Update: June 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 15, 2026
- Closing date : August 14, 2026
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
The Gender-Based Violence Action Fund supports eligible organizations and groups in New Brunswick. It funds projects that advance gender-based violence response, education, and prevention, with support for new or existing initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : May 15, 2026
- Closing date : August 14, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Building community support networks, especially at the regional and/or municipal levels.
- Increasing public understanding, education, and awareness about gender-based violence.
- Prevention and intervention initiatives that prevent gender-based violence before it begins.
- Supporting survivors, their families, and their communities.
- Engaging men and boys in gender-based violence prevention.
- Challenging the normalization of violence within communities.
- Addressing stigma and stereotypes about gender-based violence.
- Promoting healing and mental well-being of those impacted by gender-based violence.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit organizations, charities, community groups, or post-secondary student societies or clubs based in New Brunswick.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Ongoing service delivery.
- Activities that have already taken place.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
How to apply
- Apply online.
- Download the PDF application form.
- Email your completed PDF form to Jay.Michaud@gnb.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- If approved, the project must be completed as described.
- A final narrative and financial report will be required.
Additional information
- Applications open: May 15, 2026 and close: August 14, 2026.
- Successful recipients will be notified by September 30, 2026.
- The total funding will be distributed through a competitive application process.
- Recipients must meet specific terms and conditions within the fiscal year, including deliverables such as a narrative report, financial statement, feedback, and two copies of any materials produced.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Gender-based violence action fund Program
What is the Gender-based violence action fund?
The Gender-Based Violence Action Fund supports eligible organizations and groups in New Brunswick. It funds projects that advance gender-based violence response, education, and prevention, with support for new or existing initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Gender-based violence action fund Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is August 14, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Gender-based violence action fund program?
To be eligible for the Gender-based violence action fund program, you must:
Be a registered non-profit organization, charity, community group or post-secondary student society or club based in New Brunswick.
Demonstrate a commitment to trauma informed and survivor-centered response, education and prevention initiatives.
Submit a project proposal that will be implemented within the current fiscal year, ending March 31, 2027.
What expenses are eligible under Gender-based violence action fund?
Building community support networks, especially at the regional and/or municipal levels.
Increasing public understanding, education, and awareness about gender-based violence.
Prevention and intervention initiatives that prevent gender-based violence before it begins.
Supporting survivors, their families, and their communities.
Engaging men and boys in gender-based violence prevention.
Challenging the normalization of violence within communities.
Addressing stigma and stereotypes about gender-based violence.
Promoting healing and mental well-being of those impacted by gender-based violence.
Who can I contact for more information about the Gender-based violence action fund?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at Jay.Michaud@gnb.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Gender-based violence action fund available?
The Gender-based violence action fund program is available the province of New Brunswick.