Deadline: 8 March 2019
Government of Canada is seeking proposals for its 2019-2020 Family Violence Prevention Program (FVPP) to support the day-to-day operations of shelters on reserve and provides funding for community-driven proposals for family violence prevention projects on and off reserve.
Priority Themes
- outreach to Indigenous youth on the prevention of family violence
- empowerment of Indigenous women and girls to reduce the risk of vulnerability to violence
- vulnerability to violence associated with the transition between on reserve and off reserve living environments
- engagement of Indigenous men and boys in the prevention of family violence
- trafficking and sexual exploitation
- assessment of needs in prevention and protection against domestic violence
- wrap-around services and case management for victims of family violence
Funding Information
- The maximum amount of eligible funding per proposal cannot exceed $50,000.
- Overhead administrative costs such as supplies, IT equipment, rent, etc. cannot exceed 15% of the total approved amount.
Eligibility Criteria
- Indigenous organizations, associations and societies that have family violence prevention as part of their mandate will be prioritized or who have partnered with these organizations.
- Organizations located off reserve that provide programs or services to First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals, families and communities can submit a proposal. Projects can be delivered to populations located on and or off reserve.
- Consideration will also be given to organizations located on reserve that mainly deliver services to populations located off reserve.
- Organizations with a mandate to reach marginalized individuals at a higher risk of family violence may also be part of the prioritized organizations.
Selection Criteria
Applications must include the following elements:
- a target audience (for example, women, men, youth, children or families) and target number or level of community participation
- a specific need (for example, addressing violence in high-risk communities, community barriers or challenges) and the prioritized theme
- a delivery method (for example, seminar, healing circle, cultural camp)
- an emphasis on leveraging partnerships and additional resources
- identify potential partners (for example, federal, provincial, municipal or community governments, as well as communities and non-government organizations) and letters confirming the partnerships
- identify the role of partners in the application
- expected results (for example integrated and culturally appropriate programming, increase in community awareness on family violence, a reduction in violent behaviours)
- linkages with community planning, objectives or identified needs
- if applicable, a sustainable best-practice project that could be shared and adapted for use elsewhere
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their proposals via email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1547561125103/1547561147779#chp2