Gun and Gang Violence Initiative
Public Safety Canada funds research and evidence-based initiatives to prevent gun and gang violence, supporting innovative, collaborative, and community-driven solutions across Canada.
Funder: Public Safety Canada
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$100M annually (national initiative); award sizes and duration vary by program and recipient.
Summary: Supports coordinated efforts to prevent and reduce gun and gang violence in Canada through research, prevention, enforcement, and community capacity building.
Key Information: This is a forecasted program; application details and deadlines are subject to change.
Description
The initiative is a major federal effort led by Public Safety Canada to address the increase in gun-related and gang violence across Canada. With a commitment of approximately $327.6 million over five years (2018–2023) and $100 million annually thereafter, the program funds a wide range of activities including community-level prevention and enforcement, intelligence development on illegal firearm trafficking, and enhanced border security. The initiative also invests in Indigenous organizations to build capacity through education, outreach, and research, with a focus on the unique needs of Indigenous and urban communities. Its goal is to reduce gun and gang violence and make Canadian communities safer by supporting evidence-based, innovative, and collaborative approaches.
