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Victims Fund
Supports access to justice and services for crime victims
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
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.
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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
- Open continuously
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 victim support.
- Improving access to justice for victims and families.
- Strengthening service provider capacity and referral networks.
- Raising awareness of services available to victims of crime.
- Supporting initiatives related to sexual violence or restorative justice.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Government bodies and agencies.
- Educational institutions.
- Professional organizations, societies and associations.
- Indigenous, community and non-governmental organizations.
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.
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
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?
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.
Who is eligible for the Victims Fund program?
To be eligible for the Victims Fund program, you must:
Projects must support victims of crime.
Must align with Victims Fund priorities.
What expenses are eligible under Victims Fund?
Developing new approaches for victim support.
Improving access to justice for victims and families.
Strengthening service provider capacity and referral networks.
Raising awareness of services available to victims of crime.
Supporting initiatives related to sexual violence or restorative justice.
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)