Youth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF)
The Youth Gang Prevention Fund supports Canadian community-based, evidence-driven initiatives to prevent youth gang involvement and reduce youth violence through proven intervention and knowledge-sharing strategies.
Funder: Public Safety Canada
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026
Funding Amounts: Time-limited funding for community-based gang prevention; typical amounts not specified.
Summary: Supports community initiatives in Canada to prevent youth gang involvement, assist gang exit, and reduce youth violence through evidence-based approaches.
Description
The Youth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF) provides time-limited funding to support community-based initiatives aimed at preventing at-risk youth from joining gangs, helping youth exit gang life, and reducing the risk of re-involvement. The fund targets communities where youth gangs are an existing or emerging threat, with a focus on reducing serious youth violence and gang activity. YGPF encourages the implementation of evidence-based interventions, the development of alternatives to gang involvement, and the dissemination of knowledge to foster the adoption of effective prevention strategies across Canada.
