About the fund:
The objective of the Path Forward Community Funds is to increase community safety planning and capacity building to ensure the self-determination of Indigenous communities in addressing Indigenous-specific systemic causes of gender-based violence and safety planning.
The distribution of medium-sized grants will be guided by diverse Indigenous people(s) who will serve on the adjudication committee that reflect the various regions, on-and off-reserve, disabled community members, 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities, and Elders and youth, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and non-status communities. The Path Forward Community Fund will be accessible to First Nations communities, urban / off-reserve communities, Métis and 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities.
The Path Forward funds eligible activities include:
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Building capacity;
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Hosting engagement and facilitation;
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Support the development of crisis response plans;
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Materials for communication plans;
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Information sharing and tools to navigate the justice and public safety systems;
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Culturally appropriate safety training; and
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Cultural support and healing.
Applicant Eligibility Requirements
This funding is open to any of the following Indigenous agencies and communities in B.C.:
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Applicant(s) identified as Indigenous person(s) and/or organization(s);
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Applicant(s) identified as a First Nations, Bands, and/or Tribal Councils, Treaty First Nation Governments;
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Métis Chartered Communities;
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Métis organizations or services providers; and
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Urban / off reserve Indigenous organization/communities(s).
