Community Well-Being and Jurisdiction Initiatives Program
Funding to provide prevention and well-being services for First Nations children and families on reserves and in Yukon.
2021 CHRT 41: update
In the event of a conflict between the Terms and Conditions for the Community Well-Being and Jurisdiction Initiatives (CWJI) program and the 2021 CHRT 41, the order will prevail.
To learn more about how to apply for capital funding to support the delivery of child and family services (2021 CHRT 41), visit Funding for capital assets: Jordan's Principle and First Nations child and family services.
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About the program
The Community Well-Being and Jurisdiction Initiatives Program provides funding to First Nation communities to lead, develop and deliver prevention programs and services that:
- are culturally appropriate
- are in keeping with the best interests of the child, as determined by the community
- support First Nations capacity in child and family well-being
The program enables multi-year projects that:
- expand the availability of prevention and well-being initiatives responsive to community needs
- complement prevention programming provided by First Nations Child and Family Services agencies or provincial and territorial agencies
- increase capacity of child and family services prevention programming
- support First Nations in developing and implementing jurisdictional models
The program recognizes the importance of preventative, early intervention and least intrusive measures to prevent and respond to child maltreatment, while:
- supporting family preservation and well-being
- maintaining family, cultural and linguistic connections for children and youth
- maintaining community wellness through a community-supported approach
For more details, consult the terms and conditions: Contributions to support Community Well-Being and Jurisdiction Initiatives for children and families.
Who can apply
Eligible recipients for community well-being funding include:
- First Nations on reserves or in Yukon that are recognized as Bands within the meaning of the Indian Act
- First Nations who have concluded a self-government agreement but have not exercised child and family services jurisdiction
This includes authorities, boards or other entities created by these First Nations for the purpose of providing social or health services.
Eligible recipients for jurisdiction initiatives funding include:
- First Nations that are recognized as Bands within the meaning of the Indian Act, including those in Yukon
- First Nations who have concluded a self-government agreement but have not exercised child and family services jurisdiction
This includes authorities, boards, agencies or other entities created by these First Nations for the purpose of providing social or health services.
Deadlines
Deadlines may vary by region. Please contact your local Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) regional office.
How to apply
To learn about the process in your region, contact your local ISC regional office.
Related links
- Contributions to support Community Well-Being and Jurisdiction Initiatives for children and families
- ISC’s Reporting Guide
- First Nations Child and Family Services
- Reducing the number of Indigenous children in care
- An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families
- Canada's actions since the January 2016 CHRT decision
- The First Nations Child and Family Caring society