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Support for Indigenous Victims of Crime Initiative: Call for Proposals
Funding for Indigenous victim support initiatives
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 4, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Supports projects that improve services and justice access for Indigenous victims and survivors of crime. Up to $200,000 per year is available for Indigenous-led or jointly led activities, victim supports, partnerships, training, awareness, and related community initiatives.
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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
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 4, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Design and delivery of victim supports and victim services
- Community dialogue, consultation, and strategic planning
- Training, awareness, research, and knowledge exchange activities
- Partnership-building between Indigenous, government, and justice agencies
Documents Needed
- Completed application form in Word format
- Letters of support from partner or community organizations, if jointly led by a non-Indigenous organization
- Additional partnership information, if requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous bands, tribal councils, and self-governing First Nations
- Indigenous organizations and agencies in urban areas
- Non-profit non-governmental organizations
- Municipal or regional governments or agencies
- Provincial and territorial governments
Who is not eligible
- Businesses without Indigenous partnership or support, when proposing a jointly led project
- Organizations unable to demonstrate adequate Indigenous involvement for the work proposed
- Projects based on capital purchases such as land, buildings, or vehicles
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and wages, including employee benefits
- Honoraria and culturally appropriate costs
- Travel, accommodation, meals, childcare, and dependent care
- Rental or leasing of meeting and conference facilities
- Contracted services, operating costs, training, evaluations, translation, and audit costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenses, including land, buildings, and vehicles
- Retroactive funding
- Fundraising-related expenses
- Thesis-related activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are acknowledged within 7 calendar days of submission.
- Submissions are reviewed by Justice Canada, including partnership verification where needed.
- Successful applicants are notified of approval before starting the project.
- A funding agreement applies to approved projects.
Additional information
- Projects should include a GBA Plus perspective.
- Indigenous language needs are encouraged in proposals.
- Official language minority communities should be considered in project outreach and delivery.
- Successful applicants may begin projects after approval.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support for Indigenous Victims of Crime Initiative: Call for Proposals Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Support for Indigenous Victims of Crime Initiative: Call for Proposals. 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 Support for Indigenous Victims of Crime Initiative: Call for Proposals?
Supports projects that improve services and justice access for Indigenous victims and survivors of crime. Up to $200,000 per year is available for Indigenous-led or jointly led activities, victim supports, partnerships, training, awareness, and related community initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Support for Indigenous Victims of Crime Initiative: Call for Proposals Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Support for Indigenous Victims of Crime Initiative: Call for Proposals program?
To be eligible for the Support for Indigenous Victims of Crime Initiative: Call for Proposals program, you must:
Victim-centred project
Indigenous-led or jointly led
Indigenous partnership support
What expenses are eligible under Support for Indigenous Victims of Crime Initiative: Call for Proposals?
Design and delivery of victim supports and victim services
Community dialogue, consultation, and strategic planning
Training, awareness, research, and knowledge exchange activities
Partnership-building between Indigenous, government, and justice agencies
Who can I contact for more information about the Support for Indigenous Victims of Crime Initiative: Call for Proposals?
You can contact Federal Department of Justice by email at pb-dgp@justice.gc.ca.
Where is the Support for Indigenous Victims of Crime Initiative: Call for Proposals available?
The Support for Indigenous Victims of Crime Initiative: Call for Proposals program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Support for Indigenous Victims of Crime Initiative: Call for Proposals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support for Indigenous Victims of Crime Initiative: Call for Proposals is a Grant and Funding