Funding to Support Victims and Survivors of Sexual Offences – Victims Fund (Canada)

Deadline: 26-Oct-2026

The Department of Justice Canada is offering the Funding to Support Victims and Survivors of Sexual Offences – Victims Fund to support projects that improve access to justice for victims and survivors of sexual offences. The Victims Fund supports trauma-informed approaches, training for criminal justice professionals, and strengthened service capacity and referral networks. The application deadline is noon (12:00 p.m.) Pacific Time (PT), 26 October 2026. This call for proposals is part of the Federal Victims Strategy (FVS), led by the Department of Justice Canada, which aims to improve access to justice for victims and survivors of crime and strengthen their voice in the criminal justice system. The Victims Fund provides grants and contributions to support projects and activities that encourage new approaches, improve access to justice, strengthen service provider capacity, foster referral networks, and increase awareness of services available to victims and survivors of crime and their families. For this initiative, the source explains that the Criminal Code refers to offences that have any kind of sexual aspect as “offences that are of a sexual nature or committed for a sexual purpose.” Projects related to supporting victims and survivors of any offence that is sexual in nature or committed for a sexual purpose are considered. The crimes do not have to have been reported to police. The source also clarifies that the Victims Fund does not provide criminal injuries compensation for victims of crime. Because eligibility details are not included in the supplied text, applicants should review the official call for proposals and guidelines on the Department of Justice Canada page linked above for the complete eligibility requirements. The call supports projects and activities that contribute to one or more objectives of the Victims Fund, including: The source also lists eligible project activity types (not limited to the following), including: This Victims Fund call is designed for organizations seeking to strengthen the criminal justice response to sexual offences by improving access to justice and supporting survivors through trauma-informed, victim-centred approaches. It also emphasizes building capability among criminal justice professionals and first responders—particularly around legal developments related to sexual offences and identifying coercive control. For applicants, the opportunity aligns with work that addresses service gaps across the justice process, supports underserved survivor populations, and promotes awareness of available services and assistance. What is the Victims Fund? The Victims Fund is a component of the Federal Victims Strategy led by the Department of Justice Canada. It provides grants and contributions to support projects that improve access to justice for victims and survivors of crime, including sexual offences. What is the grant amount for this opportunity? The grant size is $100,000 to $500,000 (as stated in the verified editorial record). The source excerpt does not specify whether this is per project or per recipient beyond the grant size range. Who can apply? The supplied article excerpt does not specify eligible applicant types or organizational eligibility requirements. Applicants should consult the official guidelines on the Department of Justice Canada page. What kinds of projects are supported? The call supports activities such as trauma-informed services to enhance access to justice, training for criminal justice professionals and first responders on laws relating to sexual offences (including Bill C-16 changes), awareness and capacity-building, and support services that address gaps across the justice process. Does the Victims Fund provide criminal injuries compensation? No. The source states that the Victims Fund does not provide criminal injuries compensation for victims of crime. What is the application deadline and time zone? Applications must be submitted by noon (12:00 p.m.) Pacific Time (PT), 26 October 2026. Where is the opportunity eligible? The verified editorial record lists “Latest Grants and Resources in Canada” as the eligible location(s). The supplied excerpt does not provide further geographic eligibility details. If your organization supports trauma-informed, victim-centred work for survivors of sexual offences—or training and capacity-building for criminal justice professionals—review the full Department of Justice Canada call for proposals and follow the official application instructions on the linked page. Because key details such as eligibility criteria, required documents, and submission method are not included in the provided excerpt, confirm these items directly in the official guidelines before preparing your proposal.