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Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2016
Location
Canada
Overview
The Victims Fund supports projects that improve access to justice for victims of crime and strengthen services and awareness. Budget 2021 provides $85.3 million over five years for independent legal advice and legal representation for survivors of sexual assault, as well as pilot projects for victims of intimate partner violence.
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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
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2016
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Law and Legal Services
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing new approaches for victims of crime.
- Improving access to justice.
- Strengthening service providers and referral networks.
- Increasing awareness of services for victims and their families.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Educational institutions.
- Indigenous, community, and non-governmental organizations.
- Government bodies and agencies.
- Professional organizations, societies, and associations.
Eligible expenses
- Funding for projects and activities that improve access to justice, service capacity, referral networks, and awareness.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Criminal injuries compensation.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check funding availability
- Unsolicited proposals are not currently being accepted.
- Step 2: Request information for specific funding streams
- For Budget 2021 funding on independent legal advice, contact PB-DGP@justice.gc.ca.
Additional information
- Unsolicited funding proposals are not currently being accepted.
- Specific funding related to Budget 2021 is available for legal advice and representation for victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.
- The Fund does not provide criminal injuries compensation for victims of crime.
- Information about the program was last modified on 2024-07-31.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Victims Fund Program
What is the Victims Fund?
The Victims Fund supports projects that improve access to justice for victims of crime and strengthen services and awareness. Budget 2021 provides $85.3 million over five years for independent legal advice and legal representation for survivors of sexual assault, as well as pilot projects for victims of intimate partner violence.
Who is eligible for the Victims Fund program?
To be eligible for the Victims Fund program, you must:
Supports victims of crime
Aligns with Fund objectives
Improves victim services
What expenses are eligible under Victims Fund?
Developing new approaches for victims of crime.
Improving access to justice.
Strengthening service providers and referral networks.
Increasing awareness of services for victims and their families.
Who can I contact for more information about the Victims Fund?
You can contact Department of Justice Canada (JUS) by email at PB-DGP@justice.gc.ca.
Where is the Victims Fund available?
The Victims Fund program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Victims Fund?
Victims Fund is funded by Department of Justice Canada (JUS)