Indigenous Justice Program - The Community-Based Justice Fund
Last Update: September 24, 2025
Canada
Supports Indigenous communities in developing and delivering justice initiatives
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
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.
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.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 100,000
Launching a restorative justice circle for urban Indigenous youth
$ 80,000
Expanding family mediation for Métis communities in Winnipeg
$ 90,000
Victim support helpline for Inuit survivors of violence
$ 78,000
Justice education workshops in elementary schools with Mi’kmaq leaders
$ 100,000
Justice diversion pilot for Indigenous men facing minor charges
$ 110,000
Reintegration program for women leaving correctional services
Eligibility
- Applicants may include First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Chiefs and Band Councils, Tribal Councils, and Indigenous organizations at the local, regional, or national level.
- Regional or municipal governments, including their agencies and institutions, are eligible.
- Non-profit community organizations, societies, and associations formed for a non-profit purpose qualify.
- Provincial and territorial governments are eligible in the context of flow-through agreements.
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.
Selection criteria
- Taking into account the specific needs of the community.
- Availability of funds to support the proposal.
How to apply
1
Confirm eligibility and fit
- Review the program objectives and determine if your community or organization’s needs align with the fund's priorities
- Ensure your organization is an eligible applicant under the program guidelines
2
Prepare funding proposal
- Prepare a detailed funding proposal outlining your planned justice program and its alignment with community needs
- Include all necessary documentation as requested by the program
3
Submit proposal to program
- Email your funding proposal to the Indigenous Justice Program for consideration
- Ensure to follow any specific instructions provided by the program for proposal submission
4
Await assessment of proposal
- Your proposal will be reviewed in collaboration with provincial or territorial partners
- Assessment may consider community needs and the availability of funds
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.
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