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Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
Supports innovative projects for an accessible, fair Canadian justice system
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Justice Partnership and Innovation Program offers up to $77.9 million over two years to support projects that enhance fairness, accessibility, and innovation in the Canadian justice system, including the development of Black-specific court worker and navigation services. Eligible activities include workshops, conferences, training sessions, pilot projects, research initiatives, and public legal education.
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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
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- 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
- Language Minorities
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Law and Legal Services
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Organizing workshops, conferences, or symposiums focused on justice system issues.
- Delivering training sessions related to justice practices or access to justice.
- Launching pilot, demonstration, or research projects addressing emerging justice trends.
- Providing public legal education and information initiatives.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations
- Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments
- Provincial and territorial Crown corporations
- Canadian educational institutions and boards of education
- Bands, tribal councils, self-governing First Nations and Inuit
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada (all provinces and territories)
- International entities in countries with which Canada has associations through organizations of which Canada is a member
How to apply
- Step 1: Check for Open Calls
- Visit the official Justice Partnership and Innovation Program web page to verify if the General Projects component or other components are currently accepting applications.
- Step 2: Prepare Application Materials
- Review the project guidelines and objectives relevant to the Justice Partnership and Innovation Program.
- Draft your project proposal, including information on objectives, activities, and expected outcomes.
- Consult the "Contribution Funds for Non-Governmental Organizations, a Handbook" for guidance on compliance and requirements if available.
- Step 3: Submit the Application
- Submit your proposal electronically as recommended by the Department of Justice Canada to minimize environmental impacts.
- If submitting on paper, consider printing on both sides of the paper.
- Send completed applications to the Programs Branch, Department of Justice Canada via the provided contact information, which includes email (pb-dgp@justice.gc.ca), mail, or fax.
- Step 4: Monitor for Updates
- Stay informed about the status of your application and future funding calls by regularly checking the program website or contacting the Department at pb-dgp@justice.gc.ca.
Additional information
- The Department of Justice encourages electronic submission of proposals to minimize environmental impact.
- Outreach initiatives are undertaken to ensure that official language minority communities are aware of funding opportunities.
- Recipients are encouraged to consult the "Contribution Funds for Non-Governmental Organizations, a Handbook" to comply with financial requirements in contribution agreements.
- The program supports measures for the participation and consideration of official language minority communities in funded projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Justice Partnership and Innovation Program Program
What is the Justice Partnership and Innovation Program?
The Justice Partnership and Innovation Program offers up to $77.9 million over two years to support projects that enhance fairness, accessibility, and innovation in the Canadian justice system, including the development of Black-specific court worker and navigation services. Eligible activities include workshops, conferences, training sessions, pilot projects, research initiatives, and public legal education.
Who is eligible for the Justice Partnership and Innovation Program program?
To be eligible for the Justice Partnership and Innovation Program program, you must:
Canadian not-for-profit organizations
Provincial, territorial, regional, or municipal governments, and Crown corporations
Canadian educational institutions/boards of education
What expenses are eligible under Justice Partnership and Innovation Program?
Organizing workshops, conferences, or symposiums focused on justice system issues.
Delivering training sessions related to justice practices or access to justice.
Launching pilot, demonstration, or research projects addressing emerging justice trends.
Providing public legal education and information initiatives.
Who can I contact for more information about the Justice Partnership and Innovation Program?
You can contact Department of Justice Canada (JUS) by email at pb-dgp@justice.gc.ca or by phone at (613)941-4193.
Where is the Justice Partnership and Innovation Program available?
The Justice Partnership and Innovation Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Justice Partnership and Innovation Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Justice Partnership and Innovation Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Justice Partnership and Innovation Program?
Justice Partnership and Innovation Program is funded by Department of Justice Canada (JUS)