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Support for Indigenous Victims of Crime Initiative: Call for Proposals
Funding for Indigenous victim support initiatives
Funding available
$ 200,000
Deadline
October 4, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Indigenous bands, tribal councils, and self-governing First Nations
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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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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 $
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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Strength of Indigenous partnerships and support
- Capacity to deliver the proposed work
- Project design and delivery approach
- Relevance to improving support for Indigenous victims and survivors
How to apply
- Step 1: Request the application form
- Ask Justice Canada for the Word version of the application form.
- Use the contact provided by the program.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting materials
- Gather required partner or community letters of support, if applicable.
- Include any additional partnership information if requested.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Complete the form and send the application as instructed by the program.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
- Step 4: Receive confirmation
- Wait for acknowledgement after submission.
- Keep the confirmation for your records.
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
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