Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF)

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 Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF) is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF)?

Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF) is funded by Public Safety Canada (PSC)

Q: Who is eligible for the Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF) program?

To be eligible for the Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF) program, you must: • Applicant must serve Indigenous or Northern communities. • Project must focus on culturally sensitive crime prevention practices.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF)?

You can contact Public Safety Canada (PSC) by email at NCPS-SNPC@ps-sp.gc.ca.

Q: Where is the Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF) available?

The Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF) program is available across Canada.

Q: Are youth (under 40) eligible for the Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF) program?

Yes, youth under 40 are eligible to apply for the Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF) program.

Last Update: September 29, 2025

Canada

Supports culturally sensitive crime prevention in Indigenous and northern communities

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

Public Safety Canada

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF) supports the development, adaptation, implementation, and evaluation of culturally sensitive crime prevention initiatives in Indigenous and northern communities, focusing on at-risk populations such as children, youth, and high-risk offenders. The program funds activities including innovative crime prevention practices, knowledge dissemination, and capacity building to enhance community safety; the maximum funding amount is not specified.

Activities funded

Adaptation and implementation of culturally sensitive crime prevention practices in Indigenous and Northern communities.
Development and evaluation of innovative crime prevention strategies targeting at-risk populations, especially children, youth, and high-risk offenders.
Creation and dissemination of knowledge, tools, and resources for crime prevention and community safety.
Capacity building initiatives to strengthen Indigenous and Northern community approaches to public safety.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 93,000

Outreach campaign to disseminate anti-gang resources in urban settings

$ 85,000

Training community safety liaisons in crime prevention practices

$ 70,000

Creation of digital safety education modules for Inuit youth

$ 103,500

Launching a mobile knowledge-sharing app for remote community safety

$ 80,000

Implementing traditional skills workshops as youth diversion initiative

$ 97,500

Developing a restorative justice youth mentorship program pilot

Eligibility

The project must focus on crime prevention practices that are innovative, promising, and culturally sensitive.
The initiative must address risk and protective factors to reduce vulnerability to crime in Indigenous or northern communities, both on and off-reserve.
The project must support capacity building or knowledge dissemination in crime prevention or community safety for Indigenous and northern populations.

Who is eligible?

Organizations developing or implementing culturally sensitive crime prevention practices for Indigenous and northern communities
Entities focused on community safety in Indigenous communities (on and off-reserve) and in the North

Eligible geographic areas

Indigenous communities both on and off-reserve in Canada
Northern regions of Canada

How to apply

Step 1: Review Application Results
- Check for updates regarding the status of your application, as results for the 2024 National Crime Prevention Strategy Call for Applications were sent as of August 20, 2025.
Step 2: Direct Inquiries
- If you have questions or require clarification about your application or future calls for proposals, contact the fund administrator at NCPS-SNPC@ps-sp.gc.ca.

Additional information

The NICPF focuses on culturally sensitive crime prevention practices tailored to Indigenous and Northern communities.
The fund aims to build community capacity and knowledge for identifying and promoting best practices in crime prevention.
It supports knowledge dissemination and the creation of crime prevention tools and resources for Northern and Indigenous populations.
Recent communications and updates regarding application results are sent via official channels.

Contacts

NCPS-SNPC@ps-sp.gc.ca

Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF). 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 Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF)?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund (NICPF)?

Adaptation and implementation of culturally sensitive crime prevention practices in Indigenous and Northern communities. Development and evaluation of innovative crime prevention strategies targeting at-risk populations, especially children, youth, and high-risk offenders. Creation and dissemination of knowledge, tools, and resources for crime prevention and community safety. Capacity building initiatives to strengthen Indigenous and Northern community approaches to public safety.