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:

The program enables multi-year projects that:

The program recognizes the importance of preventative, early intervention and least intrusive measures to prevent and respond to child maltreatment, while:

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:

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:

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.

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