Funding proposals for the Provincial Government’s Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program are now being accepted for consideration. The program opened for submissions on June 1, and the deadline for submitting a proposal is June 28, 2024.
The Provincial Government’s Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program reaffirms the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s commitment to preventing violence experienced by Indigenous women, children, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals in the province.
Projects eligible to receive funding through the program include initiatives focused on:
- Increasing awareness, education, and training,
- Investing in leadership development,
- Building community capacity, and
- Enhancing opportunities for healing.
Through Budget 2024, the Office of Women and Gender Equality has allocated $271,000 to the Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program. Since 2005, over $3.9 million has been provided.
Program guidelines, criteria, application form and contact information can be found here.
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“Our government supports violence prevention efforts that are developed, led and implemented by Indigenous Governments and Organizations. The Provincial Government’s Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program supports initiatives that address the root causes of violence, promoting healing and resilience, while enhancing the safety and well-being of Indigenous women, children, 2SLGBTQQIA+ people and their communities.”
Honourable Pam Parsons
Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality
“We are pleased to continue working collaboratively with Indigenous women’s groups and organizations. In the spirit of Reconciliation, we are proud to support innovative and community-based projects that take aim at preventing violence, fostering healing, and sharing knowledge.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation
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