Skip to content

Notifications

Government mail service may be affected by the Canada Post labour disruption. Learn about how critical government mail will be handled.

AI search tool

Try our new Search AI tool as an alternative to the search below to improve your experience on Alberta.ca using artificial intelligence. See the AISearch fact sheet for more information.

Popular topics:

Alberta.ca Account
Part of Court procedures and hearings

Alberta Indigenous Court Work Program

Apply for a grant to fund Indigenous Court Work Program services.

Grant application deadline

Applications will be accepted until December 3, 2025.

Overview

The Indigenous Court Work Program (ICWP) grant funds services provided by Alberta-based Indigenous communities and organizations that support Indigenous clients in criminal, youth or family court.

Services funded through the grant ensure fair and equal access to court services for Indigenous people by providing:

  • services or assistance before, during and after the court process
  • critical and timely information to the courts
  • in-depth knowledge of relevant local programs and services

The ICWP supports Indigenous clients as they navigate the court system by helping them understand:

  • their right to speak for themselves or to ask for a lawyer
  • what the charges against them mean
  • how the criminal justice system or family court functions

Eligibility

Applicants must be located in Alberta and be one of the following:

  • First Nations
  • Metis Settlements General Council and Metis Settlements
  • Métis Nation of Alberta
  • Treaty organizations
  • Indigenous not-for-profit organizations

Ineligible applicants include:

  • municipalities
  • for-profit organizations
  • schools or school boards

How to apply

Email [email protected] for grant guidelines and instructions or if you have any questions.

Contact

Connect with the Indigenous Court Work Program:
Email: [email protected]