The Victims Fund
National Victims of Crime Awareness Week
Funding Information Sheet
The National Victims of Crime Awareness Week is an outreach initiative of the Department of Justice Canada’s Policy Centre on Victim Issues (PCVI). PCVI works towards improving the victim’s experience in the criminal justice system.
The next National Victims of Crime Awareness Week takes place April 26 to
May 2, 2009. The theme for the Week is “Supporting, Connecting, Evolving”
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The key goal of the National Victims of Crime Awareness Week is to raise awareness about the issues facing victims of crime and about the services, assistance and laws in place to help victims and their families. The Week is also acknowledges the work of victim service providers and their dedication to assisting victims of crime.
Limited funding (up to $10,000 per project) will be available under the Victims Fund for projects that support the goals of the Week. These projects include those aimed at supporting events within the communities or other activities that raise public awareness about victim issues during NVCAW.
Examples of events and activities for this Week could include:
- Presentations by speakers on victim-related issues
- Relevant Workshops and information sessions
- Public awareness events
- Information kiosks
- Public information flyers/ brochures on victim issues and services
- Training for justice professionals on victim-related needs
- Special issue of a newsletter dedicated to the Week
- Radio, newspaper or television ads providing victim service information
For more event ideas and event organization tips, you can view the archived National Victims of Crime Awareness Week Resource Guide for 2008 found at www.victimsweek.gc.ca The Resource Guide for NVCAW 2009 will be available in early 2009.
Applying for NVCAW activity funding
To apply for funding, please submit a proposal using the attached Application Form. Your proposal must describe how the activity will help support the objectives of the Victims Fund and the goals of NVCAW.
The budget for each proposed project cannot exceed $10,000. Given limited resources, to ensure as many communities and organizations are supported, only one project per applicant will be given funding consideration.
The federal government fiscal year runs from April 1 to March 31. Funding for National Victims of Crime Awareness Week projects will be available up to March 31, 2009 for planning and organizing activities prior to the Week, or from April 1, 2009 to May 2, 2009 for hosting/supporting an event during the Week. Funding will also be available that spans both fiscal years in order to give applicants some flexibility in planning/ organizing prior to hosting events during the NVCAW.
Given these fiscal timelines applications will be accepted on a first come first served basis up to February 12, 2009. Please note funding is limited.
Other important information:
- Funding will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis to suitable proposals.
- Collaborative projects that promote partnerships are encouraged.
- Here are few helpful links that outlines funding guidelines and funding related information:
