Family Violence Prevention Program: Call for proposals 2023 to 2024

Eligible activities

Activities that will be considered for funding can include, but are not limited to:

• enhanced wrap-around services
• case management
• land-based activities
• programs to reduce the risk of sexual exploitation
• culturally appropriate mental health and addiction supports
• public outreach and awareness
• conferences and workshops
• stress and anger management seminars
• support groups
• community needs assessments

In addition, activities that address at least 1 of these themes will be prioritized:

• outreach to Indigenous women, children, youth and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people on the prevention of family violence
• empowerment of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people to reduce the risk of vulnerability to violence
• vulnerability to violence associated with the transition between on- and off-reserve living environments
• engagement of Indigenous men and boys in the prevention of family violence
• human trafficking and sexual exploitation
• assessment of needs in prevention and protection against gender-based violence
• wrap-around services and case management for survivors of gender-based violence

If your project does not address at least 1 of these themes, please note in your cover letter how it addresses a specific need.

Selection criteria

Your proposal will be assessed for completeness of all sections of the proposal including:

• cover letter that outlines how the activity aligns with the call for proposal
  • organizations should indicate in their cover letter how their mandate aligns with the objectives of the Family Violence Prevention Program
• focus audience identified, such as women, men, youth, children, families or 2SLGBTQQIA+ people
• target number of participants or level of community participation
• identification of a specific need, for example, addressing violence in high-risk communities
• delivery method, such as a seminar, healing circle or cultural camp
• partnerships and additional resources for example:
  • federal, provincial, municipal or community governments
  • communities and non-government organizations
• the role of partners in your activities
  • provide letters of support or commitment of identified partners
• tangible and measurable expected results, for example:
  • integrated and culturally appropriate programming
  • increase in community awareness on family violence
  • reduction in violent behaviours
• links with community planning, objectives or identified needs

Financial assessment criteria

Your proposal will be assessed for completeness of your a budget and monthly cash flow. When completing your budget, consider the following:

• Overhead administrative costs such as supplies, IT equipment and rent cannot exceed 15% of the total approved amount
• Family violence prevention funding must be spent by the project completion date, as set out in the approved project proposal. For example, salaries can only be paid for the duration of the project and cannot be used for permanent positions
• Funding for ongoing costs, such as treatment or counselling services, must be spent by the project completion date. However, the funding recipient can refer clients to other services
• Applicants are encouraged to seek out cash or in-kind contributions to their project
  • In-kind contributions can be any non-monetary good or service provided by an interested party without any expectation of reciprocal favorable treatment. Letters supporting additional sources of funding should be included with your application

Who can apply

• First Nations, governments and communities in Canada, including bands, district, tribal councils and associations
• Inuit representative organizations, governments and communities
• Métis representative organizations and settlements
• Indigenous organizations
• National Indigenous organizations
• Municipalities^{Footnote 1}
• Non-governmental and voluntary associations and organizations, including non-profit corporations^{Footnote 1}
• Educational or research institutions and associations^{Footnote 1}

We may also prioritize Indigenous organizations, associations and societies that have violence prevention as part of their mandate or who have partnered with these organizations.

On an exceptional basis, individuals conducting family violence prevention activities can be considered for funding but they must be associated with an Indigenous community or organization. This must be demonstrated by providing letters of support.

A recipient must have the legal capacity to enter into a funding agreement, such as being incorporated.

Deadlines

The call will remain open until funds are no longer available for this fiscal year. Check this page for status updates.

Single-year violence prevention projects funded in 2023 to 2024 must be completed by March 31, 2024.

How to apply

• Review the requirements on this page and consult the:
  • FVPP terms and conditions
  • national guidelines
• Write a cover letter that briefly outlines:
  • your organization's mandate
  • how the proposed project addresses the selection criteria
  • how the proposed project addresses at least 1 of the 7 prioritized themes, 250 word maximum, not including mailing address and contact information
• Read the form instructions and complete the Family Violence Prevention Program Project Proposal
  • For the 2023 to 2024 application form, enter #5664860 in the Filter items box on the Proposals, applications, work plans page.
• Develop a budget and monthly cash flow
• Email your proposal to: ppvf-fvpp@sac-isc.gc.ca

Only proposals submitted electronically via the FVPP (ppvf-fvpp@sac-isc.gc.ca) email address will be considered. Contact us if you have questions about the application process.

All documentation, including attachments, should not exceed a total of 10 letter-sized pages.

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Eligible activities

Funds can be used to create any reports necessary to advance the project, including, but not limited to the following activities:

• Analysis of need and demand for the proposed project
• Special purpose surveys
• Preliminary financial feasibility
• Business plan
• Incorporation, professional appraisal
• Site surveys
• Planning fees, for example, rezoning, development agreement costs
• Preliminary design
• Project viability assessment plan or analysis-pro forma
• Environmental site assessments
• Geotechnical surveys such as soil load-bearing tests
• Energy or accessibility modelling studies such as cost-benefit analyses
• Engineering studies, for example, wind, shadow and traffic impact analyses
• Project drawings and specifications
• Construction cost estimates
• Quantity surveyor
• Contract documents
• Development permits
• Final viability or analysis-pro forma
• Completion appraisal
• Insurance consultants report
• Other: preliminary drawings, plans and specifications or architect fees

Funds may not be used for capital costs or assets.

Selection criteria

Applicants must be eligible for the Indigenous Shelter and Transitional Housing Initiative.

Financial assessment criteria

Activity costs should be reasonable and proportionate to the scope, scale and cost of services for similar projects in the geographical area.

Who can apply

Indigenous organizations and governments across Canada are eligible to apply.

Deadlines

The call will remain open until funds are no longer available for this fiscal year. Check this page for status updates.

Multi-year funding in not available for project development. Activities must be completed by March 31, 2024. Funding for project development beyond this time frame will be available in a future call for proposals.

How to apply

• Review the requirements on this page and consult the:
  • FVPP terms and conditions
  • national guidelines
• Write a cover letter that briefly outlines:
  • your organization's mandate
  • how the proposed project fits within the Indigenous Shelter and Transitional Housing Initiative criteria
  • 500 word maximum, not including mailing address and contact information
• Include a costed list of activities with your application
• Email your documents to: ppvf-fvpp@sac-isc.gc.ca

Only proposals submitted electronically via the FVPP email address will be considered. Contact us if you have questions about the application process.

All documentation, including attachments, should not exceed a total of 10 letter-sized pages.