Alberta's government is investing $2.5 million through the Community Pathways to Justice grant to help 36 community organizations improve access to justice for people affected by gender-based violence. These projects will provide services such as justice-system navigation, safety planning, crisis intervention and restorative justice programming.
“Our government is proud to support community organizations that understand the unique needs of the people they serve, and the barriers victims can face when seeking help. This year’s grant funding will strengthen front-line supports, helping Albertans understand their options, access the services they need and navigate the justice system with greater confidence.”
For the 2026-27 fiscal year, 36 grant recipients from across the province were selected to receive funding, including 14 in Calgary, seven in Edmonton, four in southern Alberta, seven in central Alberta and four in northern Alberta.
“Real progress on gender-based violence happens when governments, service providers and advocates work together. By investing in the people and organizations leading this work across Alberta, we are helping those affected, improving outcomes and building a safer future for all Albertans.”
“Through our National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, the federal government is proud to work with Alberta, Indigenous partners and community organizations to strengthen those supports and help build communities where people can live safely and free from violence.”
The Community Pathways to Justice grant supports Alberta’s 10-year Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence by strengthening community-based responses, improving access to supports and helping people affected by gender-based violence navigate the justice system. The strategy builds on our vision of a province where every Albertan can live safely and free from gender-based violence.
“Seeking help takes tremendous courage, and Parkland Turning Points Society is committed to ensuring individuals and families have access to free domestic violence counselling, regardless of their ability to pay. This funding will help us continue supporting people as they take the first step toward healing, hope and a safer future.”
“This support will help Luna continue providing critical victim services, including justice-system navigation, to young girls and gender-diverse children and youth who have experienced abuse. We appreciate this investment from the Government of Alberta and the opportunity to continue working in partnership to support children and youth affected by violence.”
Quick facts
- Selected grants range from $15,000 to $150,000.
- Applications were accepted from June 2 to 23.
The following organizations are receiving grants:
Edmonton-based organizations
- Wings of Providence Society
- Coalition des femmes de l'Alberta
- Association des juristes d'expression française de l'Alberta
- YWCA Edmonton
- Yellowhead Tribal Community Corrections Society
- Arise and Lead Foundation
- Multicultural Health Brokers Cooperative Ltd.
Calgary-based organizations
- The Immigrant Education Society
- Canadian Immigrant Women’s Association
- Luna Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
- uTurn Project Inc.
- The Calgary John Howard Society
- Calgary Legal Guidance
- Maskan Family Association
- FearIsNotLove
- Anatolian Turkish Islamic Centre of Calgary
- Islamic Restoration Society
- ACT Canada Association
- Calgary Immigrants for Immigrants Association
- Radiance Family Society
- Canadian Centre for Men and Families
Northern Alberta-based organizations
- Peace River Region Restorative Justice Association
- P.A.C.E. Providing Assistance, Counselling, and Education on Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse
- The John Howard Society of Grande Prairie
- Town of Whitecourt
Central Alberta-based organizations
- Parkland Turning Points Society
- Regional Red Deer Restorative Justice Society
- Turning Point Society of Central Alberta
- Camrose & District FCSS Association
- Pembina Crisis Connection Society
- Hinton Adult Learning Society operating as Hinton Employment & Learning Place
- Mountain Rose Women’s Shelter Association
Southern Alberta-based organizations
- Cochrane Women's Emergency Shelter Society operating as Big Hill Haven
- Taber Safe Haven Women's Shelter Society
- True North Society
- Mountain View Emergency Shelter Society
Related information
- Ending gender-based violence | Alberta.ca
- Grant to support survivors of gender-based violence
- Supports for girls and women
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