Stream 2: Family Justice Supports
Objectives of the Funding
Funding through the Justice Partnership and Innovation Program is available to:
- Improve support and access to justice for survivors and victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) involved in the family justice system.
- Improve how the justice system responds to IPV.
The objectives are to:
- Reduce barriers that survivors and victims of IPV face when seeking help from the family justice system.
- Help survivors and victims access and navigate the family justice system.
- Improve justice system responses to IPV.
This funding stream can support a range of activities that contribute to achieving these objectives, such as:
- Expanding, developing, and/or implementing justice navigation services
- For example, Family Court Support Workers or similar services that help survivors and victims understand and move through the family justice system.
- Improving coordination between different parts of the justice system in cases involving family violence (e.g. between family and criminal justice systems).
- Developing and delivering training to justice professionals on:
- Legal frameworks related to IPV
- The unique dynamics inherent to intimate partner violence.
All applications must show how they will contribute to the planned outcomes:
- Immediate: Survivors and victims of IPV have access to family justice system services/supports.
- Intermediate: Survivors and victims impacted by or at risk of IPV are better supported in the family justice system.
- Ultimate: Increased access to justice for survivors and victims of IPV.
Assessment Criteria
Applications must clearly demonstrate:
- Alignment with the objectives and outcomes of the call for proposals.
- Knowledge of community needs and experience with Gender-Based violence issues.
- The application has clearly articulated how proposed project activities will meet the needs of survivors and victims of IPV, and the expected impact of achieving the project’s objectives.
- Integration of the key considerations (GBA Plus, multisectoral collaboration, trauma-informed practice, official languages).
- A realistic budget aligned with proposed activities.
- Organizational stability and strong support structures.
- Efficient financial management practices.
Who can apply for this funding?
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations and charities
- Provincial or Territorial Governments
- Legal Clinics
- Judges’ and Lawyers’ Associations
- Canadian educational institutions
- Indigenous Organizations and Governments
Reporting and Deliverables
Successful applicants will be required to complete project reporting, which may include the collection of disaggregated data for client services. All templates will be provided by the Department of Justice Canada.
Key project deliverables will include:
- project activity reporting
- financial reporting, including annual audit financial reports
- final project reporting
Information Sessions
We will hold information sessions to explain key application criteria and how to apply. Information sessions for Stream 2: Family Justice Supports will be held online at the following times:
- Friday, March 20, 2026 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT – English Session
- Monday, March 23, 2026 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT – French Session
To register for an information session, please e-mail jus.jpip-pjpi@justice.gc.ca. Both sessions will be delivered through MS Teams.
Additional Information
- To request additional information or to request an application form for this funding stream, please contact jus.jpip-pjpi@justice.gc.ca.
- Completed applications must be received by Justice Canada no later than April 17, 2026, 11:59 PM PST. Applications should be submitted by email to jus.jpip-pjpi@justice.gc.ca.
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