Victims Fund Project Funding

The Victims Fund provides funding through grants and contributions to support projects and activities that encourage the development of new approaches, promote access to justice, improve the capacity of service providers, foster the establishment of referral networks, and/or increase awareness of services available to victims of crime and their families. 

• What types of projects qualify for funding?
• What types of activities are not eligible for funding?
• Who can apply for this project funding?
• What are the objectives of the Victims Fund?
• What improves the chances of having a successful funding application?
• How do I apply for Project Funding?
• I have more questions: Whom can I contact?

What types of projects qualify for funding?

The Victims Fund provides funding to encourage the development of new approaches to meet the needs of victims of crime. The types of projects that could receive funding include:

• projects to assist victims of crime;
• projects to increase awareness and access to services for victims, with a focus on those in northern and rural communities;
• projects to enhance the capacity of victim service providers;
• projects to set up and implement referral networks, partnerships, protocols, public-education projects and training; and
• projects that involve consultation, research or evaluation intended to benefit victims of crime.
  

What types of activities are not eligible for project funding?

• ongoing activities;
• duplication of programs or services already funded or delivered by other organizations or government departments;
• entertainment expenses or honoraria for participants at conferences, workshops, or seminars;
• thesis projects; and
• capital expenditures (excluding those related to the purchase of testimonial aids).

Who can apply for this project funding?

• not-for-profit agencies and organizations;
• individuals;
• national, provincial, territorial, municipal, Aboriginal, community or professional organizations, societies or associations;
• educational institutions;
• bands and tribal councils and self-governing First Nations who are working to provide services and assistance to victims of crime in Aboriginal communities;
• non-governmental organizations;
• provincial, territorial, municipal and regional governments;
• private-sector organizations sponsoring non-profit projects;
• governmental and non-governmental international organizations of which Canada is a member, which have as their purpose victim advocacy, services, assistance or raising awareness about the impact of victimization.

What are the Objectives of the Victims Fund?

The objectives of the Victims Fund relevant to Project Funding are to:

• promote access to justice and participation by victims in the justice system;
• promote the development of law, policies and programs for victims;
• to promote the implementation of principles, guidelines and laws designed to address the needs of victims of crime and articulate the victim’s role in the criminal justice system;
• increase knowledge and awareness of the impact of victimization, the needs of victims of crime, available services, assistance and programs, and relevant legislation;
• encourage governmental and non-governmental organizations to identify victim needs and gaps in services, and develop and deliver programs, services and assistance to victims; and
• promote capacity-building within non-governmental organizations.
  
  

What improves the chances of having a successful funding application?

Incomplete applications may result in delays and even in rejection of the application. We suggest that you refer to the following Guide in preparing your application:

How to Apply for Funding - A Guide to Preparing a Proposal
(PDF Version, 3.16 MB - PDF Help)

In addition we encourage you to use the Application Checklist found at the end of the Guide to ensure that your application is complete: Application Checklist

Finally, a project has a greater chance of securing funding if there are other partners and there is demonstrated support from organizations in the community. Letters of support are required as part of a complete application.

How do I apply for Project Funding?

To submit a request for funding of a project, please complete the following Application/Proposal Form:

Application/Proposal Form (PDF Version, 179 KB - PDF Help), (DOC Version, 104 KB - DOC Help)

Please send the application by E-mail to: pb-dgp@justice.gc.ca

I have more questions: Whom can I contact?

For more information about the Victims Fund and how to apply for Project Funding, contact us:

Victims Fund Manager
Programs Branch
Department of Justice
284 Wellington
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8

Fax: (613) 941-2269
Telephone: (613) 941-4193
E-mail: pb-dgp@justice.gc.ca