The Government of Alberta has made available a limited-time Civil Forfeiture Grant (CFG) to provide municipalities and non-profit agencies with funding in support of projects that aim to reduce crime or enhance victim services. The CFG includes two million dollars in funding from proceeds generated through the sale of property seized in relation to criminal activities.
Per-project funding will range between $50,000 and $200,000, and will be available for projects lasting up to two years. Funded projects must focus on one of the following:
Crime prevention
- Community mobilization efforts to address localized crime issues
- Prolific offending
- Gang reduction initiatives
Victim services
- Capacity development of victim service organizations
- Engagements/partnerships to serve victims
- Community safety planning for victims
To apply, complete the CFG application form and email it to cprj@gov.ab.ca. Hard copies are also accepted. Mail the application to:
Crime Prevention and Restorative Justice Unit
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program
Program and Policy Development Branch
Public Security Division, Alberta Justice and Solicitor General
10th Floor, John E. Brownlee Building
10365 – 97 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 3W7
The application deadline is October 27, 2016 at noon. For more information, click here.
Enquiries may be directed to:
| Wyatt Skovron Policy Analyst 780.955.4096 |
Kim Heyman Director, Advocacy and Communications 780.955.4079 |