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Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund - Canada
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Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund

Supports Indigenous communities in developing justice program capacities
Department of Justice Canada (JUS)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada

Overview

The Indigenous Justice Program’s Capacity-Building Fund supports skill development and knowledge-building in Indigenous communities for the establishment and management of community-based justice initiatives. Eligible activities include training, evaluations, data collection, bridging events with the justice system, policy changes, and the development of new programs; the maximum funding amount is not specified.
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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
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Law and Legal Services
  • Social Services
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Community leaders
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Municipal
  • Regional
  • Provincial
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Capacity-building initiatives to enhance knowledge and skills for establishing and managing community-based justice programs.
  • Supplementing training and capacity needs for existing community-based justice programs, including program evaluation, data collection, and sharing effective practices.
  • One-time or annual events and initiatives aimed at strengthening relationships, trust, and partnerships between justice systems and Indigenous communities.
  • One-time projects focused on policy, practice, or system changes to improve outcomes or remove barriers for Indigenous people in the criminal justice system.
  • Training and development activities for Indigenous communities without current community-based justice programs, as well as activities supporting the creation of new justice initiatives.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Chiefs and Band Councils, Tribal Councils, and Indigenous organizations
  • Regional and municipal governments, including their agencies and institutions
  • Non-profit community organizations, societies, and associations
  • Provincial and territorial governments
  • For-profit corporations (provided they do not make a profit on the work performed)
  • Academic institutions (colleges, universities, faculties of law, Indigenous Law Institutes)

Eligible expenses

  • Expenses related to continuing education and staff skills development.
  • Expenditures for data collection and evaluation activities.
  • Costs associated with the development and sharing of promising models and practices.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Organizations and entities located across Canada.

Additional information

  • The Capacity-Building Fund is currently not accepting applications.
  • Emphasis on certain initiatives or activities may vary depending on departmental priorities and available resources.
  • Funding may be distributed to ensure geographic representation across Canada where feasible and reasonable.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund. 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 Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund?

The Indigenous Justice Program’s Capacity-Building Fund supports skill development and knowledge-building in Indigenous communities for the establishment and management of community-based justice initiatives. Eligible activities include training, evaluations, data collection, bridging events with the justice system, policy changes, and the development of new programs; the maximum funding amount is not specified.

Who is eligible for the Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund program?

To be eligible for the Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund program, you must: First Nations, Inuit, Métis organizations and councils Non-profit community organizations or associations For-profit corporations (no profit on work performed)

What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund?

Capacity-building initiatives to enhance knowledge and skills for establishing and managing community-based justice programs. Supplementing training and capacity needs for existing community-based justice programs, including program evaluation, data collection, and sharing effective practices. One-time or annual events and initiatives aimed at strengthening relationships, trust, and partnerships between justice systems and Indigenous communities. One-time projects focused on policy, practice, or system changes to improve outcomes or remove barriers for Indigenous people in the criminal justice system. Training and development activities for Indigenous communities without current community-based justice programs, as well as activities supporting the creation of new justice initiatives.

Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund?

You can contact Department of Justice Canada (JUS).

Where is the Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund available?

The Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund program is available across Canada.

Is the Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund?

Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund is funded by Department of Justice Canada (JUS)

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