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Important dates
The application process opens on July 14 and the final deadline is August 1.
Grant information session, July 22 from 1:30 – 2:30 pm.
Overview
The Community Pathways to Justice grant supports Building on our Strengths: Alberta’s 10-year Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence by working together to support survivors of and all those impacted by gender-based violence. The grant will support and strengthen service delivery programs that address gender-based violence by:
- enhancing community-based navigation supports
- strengthening community-based legal clinics
- establishing or expanding restorative justice services
- expanding multilingual legal literacy and advocacy services
- supporting prevention, diversion and reintegration efforts
- improving accessibility and effectiveness of gender-based violence related services
(See the guidelines for an explanation of each category).
This strategy supports survivors, addresses root causes, and creates long lasting change.
Funding
The Alberta government is investing $1.25 million into the new Community Pathways to Justice: Grant to Support Survivors of Gender Based Violence.
The funding is part of Alberta’s four-year, $54 million bilateral agreement with the federal government that was announced in 2023.
These funds will be available to programs that support and empower survivors of gender-based violence and improve accessibility and effectiveness of services related to gender-based violence. The maximum one-year grants consist of one-time payments from $50,000 to a maximum of $150,000.
Funding is not guaranteed and is subject to availability. Grant applications may not be funded, or may be funded partially.
Eligibility
This grant is intended for program activities that serve survivors of gender-based violence. A program may be eligible if it:
- supports operational programs that address the safety, well-being and diverse needs of individuals affected by gender-based violence in the justice system through sensitive and client-centered approaches
- empowers survivors from a front-line perspective with improved access to legal supports, including legal advice, advocacy and system navigation services
- improves the accessibility and effectiveness of services related to gender-based violence across criminal, civil and family law systems, including diversion, system navigation and integrated supports
- delivers justice services to those affected by gender-based violence
- improves coordination in legal, social and community services which results in reducing barriers for survivors
Applicants and the initiative being funded must be based in Alberta and be one of the following:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations and/or registered charities in good standing.
- First Nation, Métis Nation of Alberta or Metis Settlements.
Individuals, academic institutions, for-profit organizations, Crown corporations, municipalities, police services and publicly funded institutions are not eligible.
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Eligible applicants
Applicants must be based out of and located in Alberta and be one of the following:
- registered not-for-profit organization and/or registered charity (in good standing)
- First Nation, Métis Nation of Alberta, or a Metis Settlement
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Ineligible applicants
- individuals
- community organizations that are not registered not-for-profits or charities
- academic institutions
- for-profit organizations
- crown corporations
- municipalities
- police services
- publicly funded institutions
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Eligible expenses
Funding is for direct program costs incurred during the term of the Conditional Grant Agreement only, which may include:
- salaries, wages, and benefits for individuals primarily performing project-related duties as outlined in the grant agreement
- program delivery costs (supplies and materials)
- advertising, public awareness and marketing
- communications
- travel and meetings
- small capital purchases (less than $5,000)
- office operations (maximum 15 % of total grant funding)
- other ongoing direct operating costs as identified by the applicant
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Ineligible expenses
- training
- community engagements solely for the purpose of program development
- workshops and conferences
- vehicle purchases or lease
- lobbying or advocacy activities
- large capital purchases ($5,000 or over)
- debt reduction, financing charges and/or interest payments on loans
- facility upgrades, renovations, construction
- retroactive costs incurred prior to the term of the grant agreement
- flow-through funds to another organization
- bursaries, scholarships, charitable donations, or donor recognition
How to apply
Step 1. Read the guidelines
Applicants should review the Community Pathways to Justice grant guidelines.
The application package must be fully complete, and all questions must be answered. Incomplete applications will not move forward for consideration.
Applications are reviewed against the eligibility criteria and supporting documentation provided. Organizations may be contacted if further information or clarification is required.
Step 2. Complete the application package
Each proposed program must include the following in your application package:
- Community Pathways to Justice: Grant to Support Survivors of Gender Based Violence Grant Application, signed by an authorized signatory of your agency
- Grant budget request template
- Proof of registration or incorporation status (if applicable)
A virtual applicant information session will be held on July 22, 2025, from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. To register for this session, email [email protected]. A Microsoft Teams meeting link will be sent to you the morning of July 22.
Step 3. Submit the application package
Applicants can submit an application and budget by email to: [email protected].
After you apply
Applicants who are approved will be notified via email with a letter from the Minister of Justice’s office.
We will email you a copy of the grant agreement to sign. Sign and return the grant agreement by email to: [email protected].
Funding will be disbursed upon grant execution and commencement of the agreement.
Reporting
Eligible programs must be able to report on the following applicable deliverables during the grant period:
- number of participants served by the program
- population demographics served by the program
- service delivery times
- number of referrals made to outside services
- number and types of stakeholders involved in the program
- satisfaction levels of program participants
Recipients are required to submit interim and final reports that align with outcomes, reporting timelines and requirements set out in the grant agreement. See the program guidelines for reporting requirements and contents required in the reports.
Final reports are due on or before October 15, 2026 (or 60 days following the termination of the grant agreement, if terminated).
Grant recipients
Grant recipients must:
- expend funds as approved within the term of the grant agreement, maximum of one year
- return any unspent funds to the government at the end of the grant term
- submit their final report within 60 days of the termination or expiry of the grant agreement
Contact
Connect with the Alberta Justice Community Safety Initiatives Unit
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]