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Gender-based violence action fund
Supports gender-based violence initiatives in New Brunswick
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Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Who can apply
Registered non-profit organizations, charities, community groups, or post-secondary student societies or clubs based in New Brunswick.
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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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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 $
Funds Providers
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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Availability timeline
2026
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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.
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.
Where is the Gender-based violence action fund available?
The Gender-based violence action fund program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Gender-based violence action fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Gender-based violence action fund is a Grant and Funding