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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
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) and Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) and Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO). 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 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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) and Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO)?
You can contact Government of Ontario (ON) by email at none or by phone at none.
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 (ON)