Ottawa – The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC) is committed to improving access to support services for individuals affected by sexual misconduct within the Defence community.
The SMSRC launched its 2024-25 call for applications for the Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program. This initiative aims to broaden the availability of support services and strengthen collaboration between community-based organizations and Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) service providers.
Grant Details:
- One-time project grants: up to $50,000
- Recurrent grants: up to $75,000 annually for two to three years
- Application deadline: November 26, 2024, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
- Funding anticipated to commence: Spring 2025
The goal of the Grant Program is to broaden the scope of support services accessible to those affected by sexual misconduct in the wider Defence community and increase the collaboration between community-based and DND/CAF service providers. The SMSRC’s Grant Program was developed based on the request of people in the Defence community affected by sexual misconduct to have access to a broad range of culturally competent, confidential, specialized care and support services.
The grant program is part of It’s Time: Canada’s Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence (the federal GBV Strategy). For further information and to apply, please visit the SMSRC Grant Program website.
“Improving access to support services for members of the Defence Community who have been affected by sexual misconduct is a top priority for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. By funding projects across Canada, the SMSRC’s Grant Program ensures that our people have access to a broader range of support services. The Defence Community works hard every day to keep Canadians safe and it is our duty to make sure we build an institution where everyone feels respected and empowered to reach their full potential.” – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence
“Survivors and individuals affected by sexual misconduct should be able to access the support services they need when and where they need them. This program helps expand access to critical support services close to home. By investing in community-based organizations, our government is empowering communities to provide the care and resources that survivors and their families can count on.” – Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence