Victims Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Victims Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Victims Fund is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Victims Fund?

Victims Fund is funded by Government of Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the Victims Fund program?

Eligibility criteria are not specified.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Victims Fund?

You can contact Government of Canada by email at PB-DGP@justice.gc.ca.

Q: Where is the Victims Fund available?

The Victims Fund program is available across Canada.

Q: Are women eligible for the Victims Fund program?

Yes, women are eligible to apply for the Victims Fund program.

Last Update: October 24, 2025

Canada

Supports access to justice and services for crime victims

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

Government of Canada

Program status

Open

Overview

The Victims Fund provides up to $85.3 million over five years to support national access to independent legal advice and representation for victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence, along with pilot projects and targeted initiatives. Eligible activities include developing innovative approaches, improving service provider capacity, fostering referral networks, and increasing awareness of available support for victims of crime and their families.

Financing terms and conditions

Budget 2021 allocates $85.3 million over five years, starting in 2021-22, to support the national program for independent legal advice and legal representation for victims of sexual assault.

Activities funded

Providing independent legal advice and legal representation for survivors of sexual assault.
Supporting pilot projects for victims of intimate partner violence.
Encouraging the development of new approaches to support victims of crime.
Promoting access to justice for victims and their families.
Conducting activities that improve the capacity of service providers and increase awareness of services available to victims of crime.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 85,000

Creating online portal for access to independent legal advice

$ 57,000

Piloting trauma-informed legal training for shelter staff

$ 83,000

Developing referral network for intimate partner violence survivors

$ 78,500

Expanding legal advice hotline for sexual assault survivors

$ 82,000

Establishing a legal clinic for survivors of sexual assault

$ 72,500

Raising awareness of legal supports in multicultural communities

Eligibility

The applicant must propose projects or activities that support access to justice and services for victims of crime.
The initiative should encourage new approaches, promote access to justice, improve service provider capacity, foster referral networks, or increase awareness of services available to victims and their families.

Who is eligible?

Child Advocacy Centres
Organizations supporting victims of crime and their families
Organizations hosting Victims Week events
Organizations assisting Canadians victimized abroad
Organizations supporting Indigenous victims of crime

Eligible expenses

Expenses related to access to independent legal advice or legal representation for victims of sexual assault or intimate partner violence.
Expenses for developing new approaches and improving the capacity of service providers for victims.
Costs related to establishing referral networks and raising awareness of available services for victims and their families.

Eligible geographic areas

Canada (national program and agreements with provinces and territories)

How to apply

Identify suitable funding stream

Review eligibility criteria and available funding initiatives for the Victims Fund
Identify the specific program or funding stream relevant to your needs (e.g., Child Advocacy Centres, Project Funding)

Gather required information

Gather necessary information and documents as required by the selected funding option
For specific queries, 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

PB-DGP@justice.gc.ca

Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Victims Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Victims Fund. 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 Victims Fund?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Victims Fund?

Providing independent legal advice and legal representation for survivors of sexual assault. Supporting pilot projects for victims of intimate partner violence. Encouraging the development of new approaches to support victims of crime. Promoting access to justice for victims and their families. Conducting activities that improve the capacity of service providers and increase awareness of services available to victims of crime.