Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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)

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

You can contact Department of Justice Canada.

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

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

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Indigenous Justice Program - The Capacity-Building Fund program.

Last Update: September 24, 2025

Canada

Supports Indigenous communities in developing justice program capacities

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

Department of Justice Canada

Program status

Closed

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.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 16,900

Evaluate and document impacts of a Gladue report writing program

$ 12,000

Host a justice system partnership forum between Elders and police

$ 16,500

Implement a digital data collection system for restorative justice

$ 21,000

Deliver Indigenous-led mediation training for local justice volunteers

$ 14,500

Create culturally appropriate justice policy guidelines for service providers

$ 11,000

Develop youth peer mentor teams for diversion program support

Eligibility

The applicant may be a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis organization, including Chiefs and Band Councils or Tribal Councils.
Regional or municipal governments and their agencies or institutions may apply.
Non-profit community organizations, societies, and associations formed for non-profit purposes are eligible.
Provincial and territorial governments may be eligible.
For-profit corporations may apply, provided they do not profit from the work performed.
Academic institutions, including colleges, universities, and associated law faculties or Indigenous Law Institutes, are eligible.

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.

Selection criteria

Priority given to certain eligible initiatives or activities based on ministerial priorities and resources.
Possibility of fund allocation based on geographic location to ensure representation across Canada, where possible and reasonable.

How to apply

Review eligibility and objectives

Review the Capacity-Building Fund overview and eligibility criteria
Determine if your organization or project aligns with the Fund's objectives

Prepare funding proposal summary

Prepare a summary of your funding proposal or project idea
Ensure your proposal highlights how it meets the Fund’s objectives

Contact the Indigenous Justice Program

Contact the Indigenous Justice Program by email to discuss your funding proposal
Request guidance on next steps and proposal requirements

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.

Apply to this program

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?

How much funding can be received?

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.