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Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) and Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO)
Funding for victim support services in Ontario
Last Update: April 26, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Provides funding for victim support services in Ontario. The program supports crisis assistance, online training, and VQRP+ delivery for victims of crime and their families, including short-term support and essential expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Victim crisis response and short-term support services.
- Referral and navigation support for victims and families.
- Administration of the VCAO online training initiative.
- Delivery of VQRP+ support for eligible victims after violent crime.
Documents Needed
- VQRP+ application form.
- Required supporting documentation for the victim’s eligibility.
- Proof of payment for reimbursable expenses, where applicable.
- Invoices for approved VQRP+ expenses.
- Required reporting data for funded services.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario service providers.
- Organizations delivering victim support services in Ontario.
- Recipients responsible for VQRP+ service delivery in the catchment area.
Eligible expenses
- Short-term victim support expenses.
- Safety-related expenses and practical assistance.
- Travel and related transportation costs.
- Crime scene clean-up.
- Counselling and traditional Indigenous health services, with related transportation.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario.
- City of Toronto for Exit Route services.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against the VQRP+ standards.
- The recipient confirms eligibility and may request supporting information.
- Approved requests are processed through the program, with invoices submitted for payment.
- Applicants are informed of approvals, denials, and follow-up requests.
Additional information
- Services must follow the latest VCAO and VQRP+ standards.
- Reporting is required at interim, final, and quarterly stages.
- For VQRP+, all service and financial data are collected through the OneKey database.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) and Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO) Program
What is the Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) and Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO)?
Provides funding for victim support services in Ontario. The program supports crisis assistance, online training, and VQRP+ delivery for victims of crime and their families, including short-term support and essential expenses.
Who is eligible for the Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) and Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO) program?
To be eligible for the Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) and Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO) program, you must:
Services must operate in the catchment area.
Trained staff and volunteers are required.
Program delivery must follow VCAO and VQRP+ standards.
What expenses are eligible under Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) and Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO)?
Victim crisis response and short-term support services.
Referral and navigation support for victims and families.
Administration of the VCAO online training initiative.
Delivery of VQRP+ support for eligible victims after violent crime.
Where is the Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) and Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO) available?
The Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) and Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) and Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) and Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO) is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) and Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO)?
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) and Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO) is funded by Government of Ontario