Crime Prevention Action Fund
The CPAF funds evidence-based, collaborative research and intervention projects to prevent crime among at-risk youth and chronic offenders, focusing on innovative, community-driven approaches.
Funder: Public Safety Canada
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500,000/year for up to 60 months; minimum 5% cost share from non-governmental sources required.
Summary: Supports evidence-based crime prevention initiatives targeting at-risk children, youth (ages 6–24), and chronic offenders through community projects and knowledge development.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF), administered by Public Safety Canada, provides time-limited grants and contributions to support the implementation and evaluation of local, targeted, and tailored crime prevention initiatives. The fund is designed to address known risk and protective factors associated with crime, focusing particularly on vulnerable populations such as children and youth aged 6–24, as well as chronic or high-risk offenders. Projects may include direct interventions, knowledge dissemination, and research initiatives, with a strong emphasis on multi-sectoral collaboration and innovative approaches to reducing offending in at-risk groups.
