Deadline: 15-Dec-21
Applications are now open for the Alberta Community Restorative Justice Grants to support and grow restorative justice initiatives and services in the community.
Restorative Justice (RJ) is a non-adversarial and non-retributive approach to justice emphasizing restitution for victims, meaningful accountability for offenders, and citizens’ involvement in creating healthier and safer communities. RJ focuses on addressing the harm caused by crime while holding the offender responsible for his or her actions. RJ provides the opportunity for the parties directly affected by crime to identify and address their needs related to this crime. RJ practices provide voluntary opportunities for those who have been harmed and those who have caused harm to be active participants in their journey toward justice, accountability, and reconciliation.
Funding Streams
The Alberta Community Restorative Justice (ACRJ) grant is available for two (2) funding streams:
- To enhance RJ community capacity, increase awareness, and build referrals;
- To support the delivery of direct restorative justice (RJ) mediation services.
Funding Information
- Alberta Community Restorative Justice grants are available to non-profit organizations that provide restorative justice services and referrals to communities.
- A maximum of $ 50,000 per project per year is available for non-profit organizations to engage in either direct services or capacity development initiatives. A total fund of $ 720,000 is available for this grant cycle. Preference will be given to initiatives that provide direct mediation services over those that seek capacity development.
- Restorative justice grants of up to $ 50,000 are available for organizations to:
- provide restorative justice mediation services increase a community’s:
- referrals to restorative justice
- capacity to provide restorative justice
- awareness of restorative justice
- provide restorative justice mediation services increase a community’s:
Eligibility Criteria
The following applicants can apply for the grant:
- non-profit organizations with corporate legal status
- community-based coalitions and networks (requires an incorporated fiscal agent)
- Indigenous communities including bands and tribal councils
- youth justice committees currently receiving funding for their core work are eligible to apply, but only for activities not currently funded by the Ministry
Additional Information
Restorative Justice proposals must:
- Advance the principles and application of restorative justice;
- Demonstrate benefits to victims, offenders, and the community;
- Operate within the context of the Canadian justice system; and
- Have support from restorative justice practitioners, the local police service, Chief Crown Prosecutor, victims’ groups, other referral agencies and, where appropriate, other criminal justice or community groups demonstrated by 3 letters of support.
For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-community-restorative-justice-grant.aspx