The Alberta government is launching a new grant to help support survivors of gender-based violence across the province.
The $1.25 million Community Pathways to Justice grant is a one-time funding model that will be available to community-based organizations and Indigenous communities to enhance access to justice and create better services for survivors.
“We are making this significant investment because gender-based violence has no place in society," said Minister of Justice and Attorney General Mickey Amery. "This funding empowers community programs to help survivors identify gender-based violence, know how to respond and have the support they need to move forward if they are impacted. Alberta’s government is standing with survivors and the organizations that support them.”
“We are leading with action. This grant delivers real support when and where survivors need it most, a key part of our made-in-Alberta strategy to end gender-based violence," said Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir.
Funding will be awarded to eligible Alberta-based organizations, including registered not-for-profits, charities and Indigenous communities.
The funding that will be awarded as part of the Community Pathways to Justice grant will range from $50,000 to $150,000 and must be used for operational activities.
The application process will open today, July 14, and will close on August 1.
