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Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO)
Supports national nonprofits advancing criminal justice and community reintegration
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 600,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 18, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
The Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO) offers funding of up to $600,000 per year (grants) or $300,000 per year (contributions) to Canadian not-for-profit organizations supporting criminal justice, corrections, conditional release, and community reintegration. Eligible activities include maintaining national operations, developing policy, delivering support services for record suspensions (pardons), offender rehabilitation programs, community reintegration initiatives, and victim assistance services.
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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
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 18, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- 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
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Law and Legal Services
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation or expansion of support services for individuals with criminal records seeking record suspension (pardon) applications.
- Delivery of direct services and programs for offenders, including skills development, release planning, and specialized treatment programs.
- Support initiatives for victims, offender families, and communities such as assistance programs and restorative justice initiatives.
- Provision of training and educational programs for criminal justice professionals and other voluntary or justice sector agencies.
- Engagement in national policy dialogue and public education activities related to corrections, conditional release, and community reintegration.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations
- National voluntary organizations active in corrections
- Organizations involved in conditional release
- Organizations working in community reintegration
Who is not eligible
- Crown corporations.
- For-profit businesses and companies.
- Provincial or territorial government organizations.
- Individuals (not organizations).
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and wages for project-related professional, clerical, technical, and administrative staff, including employer contributions to benefit plans.
- Professional fees for subject matter experts.
- Accounting, bookkeeping, personnel administration, legal processing, and audit services.
- Rent and utilities (electricity, heat, water, telephone) directly related to the project, excluding core operating costs.
- Office equipment and minor capital acquisitions (less than $5,000 per item).
- Program supplies and materials (less than $5,000 per item).
- Travel and living expenses directly related to project delivery, including transportation, vehicle leases, insurance, and related costs.
- Administrative expenses up to 15% of the total contribution if not already included in other line items.
- Honoraria for volunteer service or participation essential to the project (excluding incentives).
- Computer services, library expenses, research, and data collection and analysis costs.
- Public awareness, advertising, and educational activities aligned with project objectives.
- Translation and simultaneous interpretation services.
- Shipping, postage, licenses, and printing/distribution expenses.
- Hospitality expenses in Indigenous contexts, such as food and drink during gatherings, ceremonies, or circles (excluding alcohol).
Eligible geographic areas
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations and national voluntary organizations operating anywhere in Canada.
Additional information
- Recipients retain ownership of any intellectual property created but must grant the Minister a royalty-free, permanent, and non-exclusive license for governmental non-commercial use.
- Projects involving intervention research on humans must obtain approval from a research ethics board adhering to the Tri-Council Policy Statement.
- Applicants must detail how their project will address official language requirements and gender-based analysis considerations.
- All grant recipients will be required to provide regular progress and financial reports during the funding cycle, and participate in program evaluations.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO). 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 Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO)?
The Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO) offers funding of up to $600,000 per year (grants) or $300,000 per year (contributions) to Canadian not-for-profit organizations supporting criminal justice, corrections, conditional release, and community reintegration. Eligible activities include maintaining national operations, developing policy, delivering support services for record suspensions (pardons), offender rehabilitation programs, community reintegration initiatives, and victim assistance services.
How much funding can be received?
Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO) Funds up to $600,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO) program?
To be eligible for the Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO) program, you must:
Must be a Canadian not-for-profit or national voluntary organization
Must provide services in corrections, conditional release, or community reintegration
Crown corporations, for-profit groups, provinces, territories, and individuals are not eligible
What expenses are eligible under Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO)?
Creation or expansion of support services for individuals with criminal records seeking record suspension (pardon) applications.
Delivery of direct services and programs for offenders, including skills development, release planning, and specialized treatment programs.
Support initiatives for victims, offender families, and communities such as assistance programs and restorative justice initiatives.
Provision of training and educational programs for criminal justice professionals and other voluntary or justice sector agencies.
Engagement in national policy dialogue and public education activities related to corrections, conditional release, and community reintegration.
Who can I contact for more information about the Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO)?
You can contact Public Safety Canada (PSC) by email at gpnvo-psobn@ps-sp.gc.ca.
Where is the Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO) available?
The Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO) program is available across Canada.
Is the Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO) is a Grant and Funding