Important dates
Funding
Alberta Community Restorative Justice grants are available to non-profit organizations that provide restorative justice services and referrals to communities.
Restorative justice grants of up to $50,000 are available for organizations to:
- provide restorative justice mediation services
- increase a community’s:
- referrals to restorative justice
- capacity to provide restorative justice
- awareness of restorative justice
Eligibility
The following applicants can apply for the grant:
- non-profit organizations with corporate legal status
- community-based coalitions and networks (requires an incorporated fiscal agent)
- Indigenous communities including bands and tribal councils
- youth justice committees
If you have questions about your eligibility, contact the Crime Prevention and Restorative Justice Unit.
How to apply
Step 1. Read the guidelines
The grant application form includes important information about how to apply for funding.
Step 2. Complete the application package
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Fill out the Alberta Community Restorative Justice Grant Application form.
The application asks for the following information:
- agency description
- project information – plan, budget, and scope
- type of delivery model
- chosen funding stream – outlined in the application
- community need and support
- demonstration of restorative justice principles and philosophy
- performance measurements
Supporting documents
Your application must include 3 letters of support from your supporters in the criminal justice system. Examples include:
- local police services
- chief Crown prosecutors
- victim’s groups
- referral agencies
- criminal justice officials
- community groups
Step 3. Submit the application package
You can submit the original signed applications:
- by mail
- via courier
- in person
Applications are also accepted by email or fax before the deadline, but an original signed copy must also be submitted.
Submit your application to:
Alberta Community Restorative Justice Grant
Crime Prevention and Restorative Justice Unit
Alberta Justice and Solicitor General
10th Floor South, John E. Brownlee Building
10365 97 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3W7
Fax: 780-638-3870
Email: cprj@gov.ab.ca
After you apply
You’ll receive confirmation your application was received within 3 weeks of the grant deadline. If you don’t receive confirmation within 3 weeks of the deadline, contact the Crime Prevention and Restorative Justice Unit:
Phone: 780-415-1819
Email: cprj@gov.ab.ca
If you receive a grant, your organization’s name and contact information, as well as the amount of your grant may be provided to the media through a government media release or event. You’re not obligated to speak to the media if they contact you.
Grant recipients
Alberta Community Restorative Justice Grant recipients
Contact
To connect with Crime Prevention and Restorative Justice Unit:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-415-1819
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Fax: 780-638-3870
Email: cprj@gov.ab.ca
Address:
Crime Prevention and Restorative Justice Unit
Alberta Justice and Solicitor General
10th Floor South, John E. Brownlee Building
10365 97 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3W7