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Youth Justice Fund is sponsored by Department of Justice, Government of Canada. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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We are currently not accepting new funding proposals. Please check this web site periodically for updates. The Youth Justice Fund supports projects that encourage a more effective youth justice system, respond to emerging youth justice issues and enable greater citizen and community participation in the youth justice system.
The following are eligible for funding: non-profit community organizations, societies, and associations which have voluntarily associated themselves for a non-profit purpose Canadian institutions/boards of education Bands, First Nations, Tribal Councils and local, regional, and National Indigenous organizations provincial, territorial, and municipal governments and their agencies and institutions private sector organizations that will not make a profit from their work for-profit enterprises, research/evaluation organizations and individuals are eligible for funding to conduct research and evaluation activities Projects must meet at least one of the following objectives: establish special measures for violent youth who come in contact with the criminal justice system improve the youth justice system’s ability to help youth rehabilitate and reintegrate increase the use of out of court measures that are more effective in addressing some types of less serious offending establish a more targeted approach for the use of custody for youth increase the use of community-based sentences for less serious offending the development, implementation, and evaluation of pilot projects that provide programming and services for youth in contact with the criminal justice system professional development activities, such as training and conferences, for justice professionals and youth service providers research on the youth criminal justice system and related youth justice issues For a full listing of eligible activities, see Terms and Conditions for Youth Justice Fund Grants and Terms and Conditions for Youth Justice Fund Contributions .
For information on past project evaluations, please see Youth Justice Fund Summaries of Project Evaluations . Projects must target youth aged 12 to 17 at the time of committing an offence who are currently being dealt with under the Youth Criminal Justice Act or justice professionals and/or service providers who work with youth. A typical Youth Justice Fund project may cost on average $600,000 overall and unfold over a four-year period.
The funding amount is determined by the project proposal, availability of funds and current priorities. Not all eligible projects can be funded. The Youth Justice Fund cannot provide operational costs to sustain existing programs.
The Fund cannot support projects focusing on youth who are “at risk” of coming in contact with the criminal justice system but not actually involved. If your project focuses on youth at risk, please visit the National Crime Prevention Centre Web site . Official language minority communities are anglophone communities in Quebec and francophone communities in the rest of Canada.
In support of section 41 of the Official Languages Act , the Department of Justice Canada is committed to: helping official language minority communities and their organizations take part in developing and evaluating the Department’s policies, programs, and services that significantly impact their communities taking measures to ensure that the Department’s programs and services reach official language minority communities In the context of project funding, these measures include: outreach to official language minority communities to enhance their understanding of the Department’s funding programs encouraging organizations that receive financial assistance to connect with official language minority organizations or groups, so community needs are considered in projects proposed to the Department of Justice Canada The Department of Justice Canada encourages applicants to submit proposals electronically to minimize environmental impacts.
Publications and resources Terms and Conditions for Youth Justice Fund Grants Terms and Conditions for Youth Justice Fund Contributions Contribution Funds for Non-Governmental Organizations: A Handbook Department of Justice Canada 284 Wellington Street, 6th Floor E-mail: pb-dgp@justice. gc. ca
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profits, Indigenous bands and organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and research organizations targeting youth aged 12-17 involved with the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $600,000 average over four years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Youth Justice Fund is funded by Department of Justice, Government of Canada. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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