Eligibility

Who is eligible for funding?

• Bands and tribal councils
  
• Canadian non-profit and voluntary organizations
  
• Community non-profit and voluntary organizations and groups
  
• Governmental or non-governmental international organizations (including bodies associated with organizations of which Canada is a member)
  
• Individuals
  
• Non-profit justice-related professional organizations
  
• Private sector for non-profit projects that partner with the federal government (excluding the Justice Partnership and Innovation Fund).
  
• Provincial and territorial government departments and their agencies
  
• Regional and municipal governments
  
• Societies and associations
  
• Universities and other academic institutions

The eligible applicants may vary from the different funding programs. Please contact the appropriate program manager for assistance.

What kinds of projects may be eligible for funding? ¹

Consideration will only be given to projects that are time limited and not part of the on-going activities of an organization. The kinds of projects that are eligible for funding include:

• Short-term demonstration and pilot projects
  
• Consultations, conferences, workshops, symposia, seminars, training sessions
  
• Research, feasibility studies, impact assessments and evaluations
  
• Development and dissemination of public legal information

Activities and spending categories NOT eligible for funding include:

• On-going activities or long-term projects
  
• The duplication of programs or services already funded or delivered by other organizations or government departments
  
• Entertainment expenses for participants at conferences, workshops, or seminars
  
• Thesis projects
  
• Capital expenses (i.e. purchase of equipment, buildings, etc.)

Additional ineligible expenses may apply depending on the Fund under which you are applying. Please contact the program manager for additional information.

Are partnerships and consortia encouraged?

Definitely! You are encouraged to identify potential funding partnerships in your application. The Department rarely covers full project costs. Identifying additional funding partners to cover the remaining costs will strengthen your application. Successful projects generally involve partnerships with:

• Community organizations
  
• Corporations
  
• Private foundations
  
• Municipal, provincial and territorial governments
  
• Other federal government departments

The Department's program staff will be happy to help you identify potential partners for your project.

Where should I send my project proposal when it is completed?

Where you send your proposal depends on the Fund under which you are requesting financial assistance. All contact information is found on the information sheets detailing the various Funds. These are located in your funding kit.

¹Please note: As funds are limited, priority is given to projects that best demonstrate that they meet the objectives of the Fund under which you are applying and best meet the needs of the Department.

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