The Civil Forfeiture Office (CFO) in BC is enabled by Provincial legislation to seize both the proceeds and instruments of crime. One of the responsibilities of the CFO is to administer an annual grant program. The Civil Forfeiture Crime Prevention and Remediation Grant program is now accepting applications. “Those working to stop violence against women, helping Indigenous people heal from trauma, steering youth away from gang involvement, and doing other projects that benefit people and communities are invited to apply for civil forfeiture grants this fall.” (November 9 News Release)
The annual grant program consists of a number of streams aligned to Provincial priorities. These include:
Crime reduction and community safety.
Healing and rebuilding from trauma, crime or victimization in Indigenous communities.
Increasing restorative justice program capacity.
The prevention of and response to violence against women, including:
Domestic violence and sexual assault.
Human trafficking, sexual exploitation and vulnerable women in the sex trade.
Enhancement of domestic violence units, and child and youth advocacy centres.
Training and equipment for police to prevent crime and remediate its effects.
The maximum amount of funding available per project is $75,000. Applications are due December 15.
News Release: Grant submissions invited to help make communities safer
Application Information: Grants from Civil Forfeiture Proceeds