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Indigenous Justice Program - The Community-Based Justice Fund - Canada
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Indigenous Justice Program - The Community-Based Justice Fund

Supports Indigenous communities in developing and delivering justice initiatives
Department of Justice Canada (JUS)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

The Community-Based Justice Fund supports Indigenous communities in developing and delivering justice programs tailored to their unique needs, focusing on activities such as public awareness, diversion, mediation, pre-sentencing, sentencing circles, reintegration, and victim support. There is no specified maximum funding amount, and eligibility extends to First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Indigenous organizations, local governments, non-profit organizations, and provincial or territorial governments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

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
  • Rural or Northern Residents
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
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Municipal
  • Regional
  • Provincial
  • National

Next steps

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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Delivering justice programs tailored to Indigenous community needs and priorities.
  • Implementing public awareness and prevention initiatives related to justice.
  • Establishing diversion programs for individuals involved in the justice system.
  • Facilitating dispute resolution and mediation, including civil and family mediation services.
  • Supporting offender reintegration and Gladue aftercare, as well as providing support for victims.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • First Nations, Inuit, and Métis organizations
  • Chiefs and Band Councils
  • Tribal Councils
  • Local, regional, and national Indigenous organizations
  • Regional and municipal governments and their agencies
  • Non-profit community organizations, societies, and associations serving a non-profit purpose
  • Provincial and territorial governments (for flow-through agreements)

Eligible geographic areas

  • Urban, rural, remote and Northern communities across Canada, including both on- and off-reserve locations, in partnership with provincial and territorial governments.

Additional information

  • The Community-Based Justice Fund currently supports approximately 211 programs in over 650 communities, including urban, rural, remote, and Northern areas, both on- and off-reserve.
  • Funded programs are designed to reflect the justice values, traditions, and cultures of the Indigenous communities they serve.
  • Programs may receive funding through cost-shared partnerships with provincial and territorial governments.
  • Proposals are reviewed in consultation with provincial or territorial partners, and funding is dependent on community needs and available resources.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Justice Program - The Community-Based Justice Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Justice Program - The Community-Based Justice 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 Community-Based Justice Fund?

The Community-Based Justice Fund supports Indigenous communities in developing and delivering justice programs tailored to their unique needs, focusing on activities such as public awareness, diversion, mediation, pre-sentencing, sentencing circles, reintegration, and victim support. There is no specified maximum funding amount, and eligibility extends to First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Indigenous organizations, local governments, non-profit organizations, and provincial or territorial governments.

Who is eligible for the Indigenous Justice Program - The Community-Based Justice Fund program?

To be eligible for the Indigenous Justice Program - The Community-Based Justice Fund program, you must: First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Chiefs and Band Councils, Tribal Councils, or Indigenous organizations Regional or municipal governments and their agencies or institutions Non-profit community organizations, societies, or associations

What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Justice Program - The Community-Based Justice Fund?

Delivering justice programs tailored to Indigenous community needs and priorities. Implementing public awareness and prevention initiatives related to justice. Establishing diversion programs for individuals involved in the justice system. Facilitating dispute resolution and mediation, including civil and family mediation services. Supporting offender reintegration and Gladue aftercare, as well as providing support for victims.

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

You can contact Department of Justice Canada (JUS).

Where is the Indigenous Justice Program - The Community-Based Justice Fund available?

The Indigenous Justice Program - The Community-Based Justice Fund program is available across Canada.

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

Indigenous Justice Program - The Community-Based Justice Fund is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous Justice Program - The Community-Based Justice Fund?

Indigenous Justice Program - The Community-Based Justice Fund is funded by Department of Justice Canada (JUS)

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