Ontario Investing in New Supports to Address Gender-based Violence

The Ontario government is launching a call for proposals for new community-based projects that support survivors of gender-based violence. These initiatives will focus on preventing violence through education and awareness, building safer, healthier communities, and enhancing well-being and economic opportunities for people and families.

Ontario is investing $100 million over the next three years in its four-year, cross-government action plan to combat gender-based violence, building on the province’s existing investments of $1.4 billion over four years to end gender-based violence and support victims.

“Our government has a zero tolerance for violence against women and children in all its forms and we are taking action to prevent and address gender-based violence and its root causes,” said MPP Vic Fedeli. “We encourage our local organization that support victims to submit projects to help more people gain financial independence and assist survivors to rebuild their lives, so they and their families can live safely and securely.”

The call for proposals is now open until October 11, 2024. Organizations with innovative projects or approaches that help prevent or address gender-based violence are invited to apply. The province will invest in projects that respond to the needs of local communities in four key areas:

·       education and awareness

·       early intervention and prevention

·       community planning and service integration

·       economic security and financial independence