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Workplace Sexual Harassment

Federal funding for workplace sexual harassment legal support and awareness projects
Federal Department of Justice
Last Update: March 18, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : September 14, 2020
Location
Canada

Overview

This federal grant program funds projects that improve access to legal information and advice services for complainants of workplace sexual harassment and increase public awareness of rights and legal options. Up to $1,000,000 is available per project for Stream 1 (legal advice) and up to $500,000 for Stream 2 (public legal education) over three years. Projects must target vulnerable populations or support employers in implementing training and policies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : September 14, 2020

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Law and Legal Services
  • Social Services
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Regional
  • Provincial
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Development and dissemination of legal information resources on workplace sexual harassment
  • Legal advice services for complainants of workplace sexual harassment
  • Training materials and programs for employees and employers
  • Employer policy development on workplace sexual harassment
  • Navigation support services for vulnerable workers

Documents Needed

  • Completed application form (obtained by contacting pb-dgp@justice.gc.ca)
  • Project proposal with objectives and expected outcomes
  • Detailed project budget aligned with proposed activities
  • Demonstration of experience working with target populations
  • Evidence of organizational capacity and financial management practices

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Organizations that provide legal advice and information services
  • Canadian not-for-profit organizations
  • Bands, Tribal Councils, self-governing First Nations and Inuit
  • Public Legal Education and Information organizations
  • Provincial and territorial governments and legal aid providers
  • Educational institutions (universities and colleges)
  • Private sector organizations sponsoring non-profit projects

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations without legal services or PLEI capacity
  • Organizations without experience working with vulnerable populations
  • For-profit activities intended to generate profit
  • Projects not aligned with workplace sexual harassment focus

Eligible expenses

  • Personnel costs for legal advice and information services
  • Development and dissemination of PLEI materials and resources
  • Training and workshop delivery for employees and employers
  • Translation services for multilingual resources
  • Navigation support services for complainants
  • Data collection and management systems

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Projects not related to workplace sexual harassment
  • Activities that do not target vulnerable populations or employers
  • Projects that do not include GBA Plus or trauma-informed approaches
  • Profits-generating activities for private sector organizations

Eligible geographic areas

  • Projects can be local, regional, provincial, territorial, interprovincial, or national in scope
  • Services must be available across each province and territory
  • Canada-wide projects eligible for increased funding

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed for eligibility and alignment with program objectives
  • Funding decisions communicated by email to applicant contacts
  • Expected decisions in Fall/Winter 2024
  • Funding agreement required before project activities begin
  • Recipients must obtain permission before public announcement of funding

Additional information

  • The program has two funding streams: Stream 1 (Legal Advice and Information) and Stream 2 (Public Legal Education and Information). Each stream requires a separate application.
  • Projects must integrate Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) to address diverse experiences of complainants.
  • Projects must demonstrate trauma-informed approach in service delivery.
  • All funded projects must submit semi-annual progress reports and financial reports.
  • Recipients must seek permission from the Department of Justice before any public announcement of funding.

Contacts

pb-dgp@justice.gc.ca
613-941-4193

Frequently Asked Questions about the Workplace Sexual Harassment Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Workplace Sexual Harassment. 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 Workplace Sexual Harassment?

This federal grant program funds projects that improve access to legal information and advice services for complainants of workplace sexual harassment and increase public awareness of rights and legal options. Up to $1,000,000 is available per project for Stream 1 (legal advice) and up to $500,000 for Stream 2 (public legal education) over three years. Projects must target vulnerable populations or support employers in implementing training and policies.

How much funding can be received?

Workplace Sexual Harassment Funds up to $1,500,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Workplace Sexual Harassment program?

To be eligible for the Workplace Sexual Harassment program, you must: Canadian not-for-profit or Indigenous organizations Legal information and advice service providers Projects addressing workplace sexual harassment

What expenses are eligible under Workplace Sexual Harassment?

Development and dissemination of legal information resources on workplace sexual harassment Legal advice services for complainants of workplace sexual harassment Training materials and programs for employees and employers Employer policy development on workplace sexual harassment Navigation support services for vulnerable workers

Who can I contact for more information about the Workplace Sexual Harassment?

You can contact Federal Department of Justice by email at pb-dgp@justice.gc.ca or by phone at 613-941-4193.

Where is the Workplace Sexual Harassment available?

The Workplace Sexual Harassment program is available across Canada.

Is the Workplace Sexual Harassment a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Workplace Sexual Harassment is a Grant and Funding

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