The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality, today announced a call for proposals for the 2026 Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program.
The Program reaffirms government’s commitment to preventing violence experienced by Indigenous women, children, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people 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.
The Program guidelines, criteria, application form and contact information can be found here. Applications must be submitted to the provincial Office of Women and Gender Equality on or before June 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. NDT (Newfoundland Daylight Savings Time).
This initiative delivers on key commitments in Budget 2026: Opportunity for All of Us, which supports violence prevention initiatives for safer communities. More detailed information on Budget 2026 is available here.
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“The Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program is vital in supporting Indigenous-led solutions that strengthen safety, healing and wellness. By investing in culturally grounded programs, we are helping to create communities where people can be free from violence.”
Honourable Lela Evans
Minister of Women and Gender Equality
Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
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