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Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program
Funding for family violence prevention and response
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 24, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding for projects that prevent, interrupt, and respond to family violence in Alberta. It supports prevention, early intervention, crisis intervention, rebuilding lives, and related collaborative, trauma-informed, and evidence-informed activities.
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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
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 24, 2025
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
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Targeted prevention initiatives
- Early intervention projects
- Crisis intervention and rebuilding lives supports
- Collaborative service delivery and system strengthening
- Applied research and innovation related to family violence
Documents Needed
- Completed application form in Excel format
- Proof of WCB coverage or exemption letter, if required
- Current Alberta Corporate Registry search, Certificate of Status, or equivalent document, if applicable
- Letter of support for research projects in First Nations or Métis Settlements
- Proof of collaboration for fiscal agent applications
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered not-for-profit organizations and charities
- Entities created through legislation
- First Nations, including bands, district councils, tribal councils, and associations
- Métis representative organizations and Métis settlements
- Eligible fiscal agents
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Municipalities
- School boards
- Funding agencies or other funders
- Organizations operating primarily outside Alberta
Eligible expenses
- Salaries, wages, and benefits for project staff
- Consulting and professional services linked to project outcomes
- Staff training and development
- Travel, utilities, internet, supplies, and promotion directly related to the project
- Small equipment purchases, evaluation costs, and limited administration costs
- Research ethics approval costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Application preparation costs
- Discretionary severance, bonuses, awards, and recognition
- Tuition, professional designation fees, legal fees, and liquor or alcohol
- Large capital purchases, renovations, construction, vehicle purchase or lease
- Fundraising costs, debt repayment, endowments, donations, and retroactive expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened first for eligibility by an Evaluation Team
- Eligible applications are then assessed against the program criteria
- Funding decisions are made at the Minister’s discretion based on alignment with ministry goals
- Successful applicants are notified in writing and then enter a grant agreement
- Recipients must submit interim and final reports during the grant term
Additional information
- This is a one-time funding opportunity.
- Successful applicants must enter a grant agreement with the Government of Alberta.
- Interim and final reporting are required.
- Preference is given to collaborative initiatives.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program. 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 Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program?
This program provides funding for projects that prevent, interrupt, and respond to family violence in Alberta. It supports prevention, early intervention, crisis intervention, rebuilding lives, and related collaborative, trauma-informed, and evidence-informed activities.
How much funding can be received?
Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program program, you must:
Legal entity
Registered organization in good standing
Fiscal agent allowed if eligible
What expenses are eligible under Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program?
Targeted prevention initiatives
Early intervention projects
Crisis intervention and rebuilding lives supports
Collaborative service delivery and system strengthening
Applied research and innovation related to family violence
Who can I contact for more information about the Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program?
You can contact Alberta Ministry of Children and Family Services by email at cfs.communitygrants@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program available?
The Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program is a Grant and Funding