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Victims Fund
Supports victims through justice and services
Funding available
$ 75,000
Deadline
December 31, 2016
Location
Canada
Overview
The Victims Fund supports projects and activities that encourage new approaches, promote access to justice, improve service-provider capacity, foster referral networks, and increase awareness of services for victims of crime and their families. It is delivered through Justice Canada and includes options such as project funding, attending Parole Board hearings, and support for victims abroad.
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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
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
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.
- Promoting access to justice.
- Improving the capacity of service providers.
- Fostering the establishment of referral networks.
- Increasing awareness of services available to victims of crime and their families.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit agencies and organizations.
- National, provincial, territorial, municipal, Indigenous, community or professional organizations, societies or associations.
- Educational institutions.
- Non-governmental organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals cannot receive this funding.
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 for victims of crime.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Victims Fund Program
What is the Victims Fund?
The Victims Fund supports projects and activities that encourage new approaches, promote access to justice, improve service-provider capacity, foster referral networks, and increase awareness of services for victims of crime and their families. It is delivered through Justice Canada and includes options such as project funding, attending Parole Board hearings, and support for victims abroad.
How much funding can be received?
Victims Fund Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Victims Fund program?
To be eligible for the Victims Fund program, you must:
Supports victims of crime and their families
Encourages new approaches or access to justice
Improves service-provider capacity or awareness
What expenses are eligible under Victims Fund?
Developing new approaches.
Promoting access to justice.
Improving the capacity of service providers.
Fostering the establishment of referral networks.
Increasing awareness of services available to victims of crime 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 or by phone at 613-941-4193.
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)