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Important dates
Apply for the Alberta Restorative Justice Grant from November 6, 2024 to December 6, 2024.
Grant purpose
The Alberta Restorative Justice (ARJ) grant supports the delivery of direct restorative justice services.
The grant may be used to finance the direct operation of a program. Grant uses include:
- wages
- program administration
- training
- associated operational costs
Funding limits
Grants will be limited to:
- up to $50,000 per program for one year
- established or ongoing programs
- new programs in communities with a prior history of
- restorative justice programs or
- restorative practice in the justice system
Not all applications will be funded. Others might be recommended for a lesser amount.
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- located in Alberta
- one of the following:
- a registered non-profit organization
- a registered charity in good standing
- a community-based coalition or network group with an incorporated fiscal agent
- an Indigenous community, including band and tribal councils
- a youth justice committee applying to fund activities not currently funded by the ministry
- municipalities
Ineligible applicants
- individuals
- academic institutions
- for-profit organizations
- crown corporations
- police services
Contact us if you have questions about eligibility.
How to apply
Apply for the Alberta Restorative Justice Grant from November 6, 2024 to December 6, 2024.
Step 1. Read the criteria
Read the grant criteria on pages 1 to 3 of the Alberta Restorative Justice online application form.
Step 2. Complete the application package
Your application can be saved as a draft for 15 days on the forms server.
- Fill out the application starting on page 4 of the ARJ online form.
- Complete the Alberta Restorative Justice (ARJ) Budget Request form.
Step 3. Gather your documents
Your application must include these documents:
- a certificate of incorporation from Alberta Corporate Registries
- at least 2 letters documenting support or partnership
- one of the 2 letters should come from a supporter in the criminal justice system, such as:
- your local police service
- a crown prosecutor
- a victim servicing organization
Step 4. Submit the application package
Email the application package and all required documents to [email protected].
After you apply
Community Safety Initiatives will contact you to confirm that they got your application package and documents. If you do not hear from us within 10 business days, contact us.
Contact
Connect with Community Safety Initiatives:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-617-4416
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Alberta Restorative Justice Grant
4th floor, Oxbridge Place
9820 106 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J6