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May 15, 2009
91 family violence and bullying projects benefit from provincial funding
$3 million provided to initiatives across Alberta
Edmonton... Community groups across the province are receiving a total of $3 million from the Alberta government to support their local efforts to find and act on solutions to family violence and bullying.
“The Community Incentive Fund has been successful in helping those affected to get the critical help they need right in their own communities,” said Children and Youth Services Minister, Janis Tarchuk. “Building safe communities is a shared responsibility, and government is committed to working alongside community partners to take action and prevent family violence and bullying.”
Alberta’s Community Incentive Fund provides funding for projects that increase the awareness of family violence and bullying and address topics such as building healthy relationships, cyberbullying, and abuse of older adults. The fund encourages community groups to work together to address these issues through co-ordinated actions and services.
Examples of this year’s 91 projects include a leadership program for youth to develop strategies to address bullying, information and support on family violence for immigrants, and the development of programs educating teen girls about healthy relationships. For a complete list of the projects receiving funding in 2009, visit www.familyviolence.alberta.ca.
Almost 500 community-based projects have received more than $18 million in Community Incentive Fund support since 2004. This prevention program is part of the government’s plan to ensure Albertans live in safe and secure communities.
Backgrounder: Community Incentive Fund history and criteria
Media inquiries may be directed to:
Angelle Sasseville
Alberta Children and Youth Services
780-427-4801
To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.
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Community Incentive Fund history and criteria
- The Alberta government developed the Community Incentive Fund in 2004 as a response to the Alberta Roundtable on Family Violence and Bullying.
- This is the fifth consecutive year Children and Youth Services have provided grants.
- $3 million in 2009 to 91 projects in 55 communities.
- $3 million in 2008 to 93 projects in 52 communities.
- $3 million in 2007 to 87 projects in 53 communities.
- $3.6 million in 2006 to 95 projects in 52 communities.
- $5.5 million in 2005 to 130 projects in 62 communities.
- Funding criteria
- Not-for-profit organizations working in partnership with community stakeholders.
- Clearly defined activities with respect to one or more of the following key action areas outlined in the Alberta Roundtable on Family Violence and Bullying - Finding Solutions Together Report: social change; collaborative and co-ordinated community response; and, services and supports.
- Projects must directly affect a family member and/or community in increasing their knowledge about, or reducing the impact of, family violence and/or bullying.
- A minimum of two partners, in addition to the applicant, for grants up to $10,000.
- A minimum of four partners, including at least one business partner, in addition to the applicant, for grants up to $75,000.
Media inquiries may be directed to:
Angelle Sasseville
Alberta Children and Youth Services
780-427-4801
To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.
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