Funding proposals for the Provincial Government’s Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program are now being accepted for consideration. The deadline for submitting a proposal is June 30, 2023.
The 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.
Through Budget 2023, the Office of Women and Gender Equality has allocated $241,500 to the Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program. 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.
Program guidelines, criteria, application form and contact information can be found here.
Last year, 16 projects led by a variety of Indigenous Governments and Organizations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador received funding from the Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program.
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“The Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program is one mechanism for our government to support violence prevention efforts that are developed, led, and implemented by Indigenous Governments and Organizations. Preventing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people will continue to be a priority for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable Pam Parsons
Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality
“Government is committed to preventing violence that is experienced by Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals. We are working with community-based groups and organizations, through the Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program, to support projects that help us achieve our goal of living in a society that is free from the threat of violence and abuse.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation
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