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Victims Fund

Supports access to justice and services for crime victims
Government of Canada
Department of Justice Canada (JUS)
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
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
  • No Condition
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

  • 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.

Eligibility

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)

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

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.

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.

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.

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 Government of Canada, Department of Justice Canada (JUS)

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