Important dates
Applications will open on June 3, 2025 and close on June 24, 2025 at 5 pm (MDT).
Overview
Family violence is the abuse of power within relationships of a family. It erodes trust and dependency within the family and endangers the survival, security or well-being of another person. It includes violent or threatening patterns of coercive and controlling behaviour. It causes other family members or intimate partners to fear for their safety or the safety of another person.
The purpose of the Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program is to prevent, interrupt and respond to family violence. This includes addressing prevention, early intervention, crisis intervention and rebuilding lives.
This program supports eligible organizations to address family violence through projects that will:
- be evidence-informed
- be trauma-informed
- be culturally safe, relevant and informed
- be collaborative (includes individual or provincial organizations that have demonstrated collaboration with regional and/or community partners)
- be innovative
- promote protective factors and reduce risk factors
- address gender biases and the complex, related root causes of family violence
- demonstrate measurable outcomes
- serve priority populations including, but not limited to:
- Indigenous Peoples
- women and children
- men and boys
- 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals
- rural, remote, and/or northern communities
- youth (ages 12 to 17)
- newcomers, immigrants and refugees
- persons with disabilities
The Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program has 2 streams. See the program grant guidelines for more information on each stream.
1. Prevention Initiatives & Early Interventions
Preventing violence before it occurs, and interventions targeted at the early stage or signs of violence.
- 1.0 Targeted Prevention Initiatives
- 2.0 Early Interventions
2. Crisis Interventions and Rebuilding Lives
Interventions after violence has occurred, stabilization services, and support for survivors, families and perpetrators.
- 3.0 Service Delivery
- 4.0 Collaboratives
- 5.0 Professional development and systems strengthening
- 6.0 Research and Innovation
See the program grant guidelines for information on in and out of scope initiatives. Only those applying for projects that are in scope will be assessed.
Funding
Funding is for the term of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026.
- Applicants can apply for one or more projects.
- Not all applications will be funded.
- Some applications may be recommended for a lesser amount.
Grants will be:
- for one-time funding
- from $50,000 to $500,000 for each project
Eligibility
Eligible organizations must be a legal entity, such as:
- registered organizations, not-for-profit organizations or charities in good standing
- First Nations, including bands, district, tribal councils and associations
- Métis representative organizations and Metis Settlements
- entities that exist through legislation
- fiscal agents
Ineligible organizations as the primary applicant are:
- for-profit organizations
- municipalities
- school boards
- organizations not registered under legislation
- funding agencies or other funders (does not include fiscal agents)
- organizations that primarily benefit those outside of Alberta
- organizations that have overdue or incomplete accounting/reporting relating to any grant previously awarded by the Government of Alberta
- organizations that are not legally registered or have been operating in Alberta for less than one full year
- individuals
How to apply
Step 1. Read the program guidelines for full program details and requirements
Step 2. Read the fact sheet for FAQs about the grant program
Step 3. Complete the application package
Fill out the Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program Application Form.
Include the following documents in your application package:
- completed application form (Excel format)
- proof of WCB coverage or exemption letter (if required)
- current Alberta Corporate Registry search, Certificate of Status or equivalent document (if applicable)
- projects conducting research in First Nations or Metis Settlements must submit a letter of support from their proposed partners to satisfy ethical standards/requirements
- fiscal agents must provide proof of collaboration with identified organizations
Step 4. Submit the complete application package
Submit your complete application package by email to [email protected]. Any unclear or ambiguous submission will be considered incomplete.
After you apply
Applicants will be notified of their application status by email.
Contact
Connect with the Taking on Family Violence Grant Program team:
Email: [email protected]