Grants and Contributions Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GCP NVO)

• The maximum grant amount is $600,000 per recipient, per fiscal year (up to 60 months).
• The maximum contribution amount is $300,000 per project, per fiscal year (up to 48 months).
• Total government assistance will not exceed 100% of eligible project or operating costs.
• Administrative expenses must not exceed 15% of the total contribution provided for a specific project (if not already included in other line items).

• The applicant must be a Canadian not-for-profit organization or a national voluntary organization.
• The organization must provide services in the area of corrections, conditional release, and/or community reintegration.
• The proposed project must align with the program's objectives, supporting the development of criminal justice policies and delivery of services related to public safety.
• The organization must have a governance structure, such as a Board of Directors, and internal accountability measures.
• The applicant must demonstrate capacity to undertake the proposed project, including relevant experience, skills, and resources.

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.

• Alignment with the program's objectives and principles.
• Governance structure and internal accountability of the organization.
• Demonstrated organizational capacity to undertake and carry out the proposed project.
• Description of how project funding will be used for eligible expenditures.
• Potential contribution to improved service delivery mechanisms and support for public policy issues of strategic importance (e.g., reintegration).

• Step 1: Review Application Guide and Terms
  • Read the Application Guide for detailed information on the application process.
  • Familiarize yourself with the Terms and Conditions of the Grants and Contributions Program.
• Step 2: Prepare Required Documentation
  • Complete the Application Form or Request for Funding Questionnaire provided by the Department.
  • Prepare the most recent annual report of your organization.
  • Obtain the most recent financial statement prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and certified by a duly authorized person.
  • Develop a detailed work plan describing project activities, milestones, and expected outcomes.
  • Draft a detailed budget, including the type and nature of expenditures and a disclosure of all sources of project funding (including in-kind contributions and government assistance).
  • Gather information on your organization’s legal status and structure, project authorities, background, objectives, and board of directors.
  • Prepare a description of how the project will respect the Official Languages Act.
  • Include statements and disclosures to prevent conflicts of interest, as applicable (e.g., declarations under the Conflict of Interest Act, Parliament of Canada Act, or Lobbying Act).
• Step 3: Complete Application Checklist
  • Ensure all required documents are included: completed application form, annual report, financial statements, budget, and supplementary material if requested.
• Step 4: Submit Application
  • Send the complete application and all required documents electronically to: gpnvo-psobn@ps-sp.gc.ca
  • Include your organization’s email address in your application for confirmation of receipt.
• Step 5: Acknowledgement of Receipt
  • Receive an email confirmation from Public Safety Canada acknowledging receipt of your application.
• Step 6: Application Review and Assessment
  • The application undergoes a competitive departmental review process involving multiple screening levels for completeness, eligibility, and alignment with program priorities.
  • Additional information or documents may be requested during the assessment period.
• Step 7: Notification of Decision
  • Applicants will be notified of the status of their application upon completion of the review process.

• 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.