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Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator Grant
Funding for victim support navigator positions
Last Update: June 17, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program funds positions that help guide victims of crime through Alberta’s criminal justice system. It supports Alberta-based not-for-profit organizations providing specialized, victim-centred services.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Law and Legal Services
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Providing specialized support to victims of specific crimes.
- Providing extra support to victims who need additional help.
- Guiding victims through Alberta’s criminal justice system.
- Collaborating with victim-serving organizations to improve service access.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta-based not-for-profit organizations.
- Organizations already providing services to victims of crime.
Eligible expenses
- Staffing costs for specialized navigator positions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Victim-centred approach.
- Culturally appropriate support.
- Trauma-informed service delivery.
- Collaboration within a network of victim-serving organizations.
- Ability to enhance service availability.
How to apply
Monitor Alberta.ca victim-services and crime-prevention funding opportunities or instructions from Victim Programs and Initiatives. Prepare the organization profile, proposed navigator service plan, budget, partnerships, and evidence that the project supports victims of crime through criminal justice navigation, court orientation, referrals, and related supports. Submit the proposal or invited application through the instructions provided by Alberta, and be prepared to enter a conditional grant agreement with reporting and financial-compliance requirements if approved.
Additional information
- Funding is intended to support dedicated navigator positions.
- The program focuses on helping victims move through Alberta’s criminal justice system.
- Support must be victim-centred, culturally appropriate, and trauma-informed.
- Programs should work in collaboration with victim-serving organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator Grant Program
What is the Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator Grant?
This program funds positions that help guide victims of crime through Alberta’s criminal justice system. It supports Alberta-based not-for-profit organizations providing specialized, victim-centred services.
Who is eligible for the Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator Grant program?
To be eligible for the Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator Grant program, you must:
Alberta-based not-for-profit organization
Registered and in good standing in Alberta
Provides victim support services
What expenses are eligible under Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator Grant?
Providing specialized support to victims of specific crimes.
Providing extra support to victims who need additional help.
Guiding victims through Alberta’s criminal justice system.
Collaborating with victim-serving organizations to improve service access.
Who can I contact for more information about the Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator Grant?
You can contact Victim Programs and Initiatives Alberta.
Where is the Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator Grant available?
The Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator Grant?
Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator Grant is funded by Victim Programs and Initiatives Alberta