Deadline: 20 November 2017
Public Safety Canada has announced a call for proposals for its Indigenous Community Corrections Initiative (ICCI) to help close the gaps in services for Indigenous Peoples in the criminal justice system. With a focus on reintegration, this initiative proposes to help reverse the trend of Indigenous over-representation in Canada’s criminal justice system and will support the healing and rehabilitation of Indigenous offenders.
The ICCI provides contribution funding to March 31, 2022 to eligible recipients to develop tailored approaches that are responsive to the concerns, priorities and unique circumstances of Indigenous people.
Objectives
The objectives of the Initiative are:
- To support the development of alternatives to incarceration; and/or
- To provide reintegration support.
Funding Information
Total funds available for all approved projects over the course of five years (2017/18 to 2021/22) are broken down as follows:
- 2017/18 – $706,000;
- 2018/19 – $1,115,000;
- 2019/20 – $2,315,000;
- 2020/21 – $2,315,000;
- 2021/22 – $2,315,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Indigenous not-for-profit organizations (on and off-reserve, First Nation, non-status Indian, Métis, Inuit and urban);
- Indigenous governments and/or municipal governments working in collaboration with Indigenous organizations and/or communities;
- Indigenous communities;
- Canadian universities and colleges
Eligible Initiatives
- Knowledge building;
- Knowledge sharing;
- Capacity building;
- Implementation readiness;
- Project implementation.
How to Apply
Application form must be submitted at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Canada
For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.