Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund - Nunavut (GGVAF-NU)
Agreement Number:
4710967
Agreement Value:
$6,248,928.65
Agreement Date:
Feb 21, 2019 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
The purpose of this contribution is to provide funding to raise public awareness of firearm safety as well as the root causes of violence and mental health challenges in Nunavut and also to offer programming that targets and breaks the cycles of violence, trauma and substance abuse as well as restores the cultural identity and intergenerational relationships of Inuit men.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
Reduction and prevention of gun violence in Nunavut.
Location:
Iqaluit, Nunavut, CA X0A 0H0
Reference Number:
088-2023-2024-Q3-00045
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Additional Information:
The purpose of this amendment is to extend the agreement to March 31, 2028 and to increase the Public Safety Canada funding amount from $2,250,734.65 to $6,248,928.65.
Amendment Date
Dec 6, 2023
Recipient's Legal Name:
Department of Justice, Government of Nunavut
Program:
(GGVAF) Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund
Program Purpose:
The program purpose is to support law enforcement and intervention initiatives at the provincial/territorial, municipal and community levels by providing funding to provincial and territorial governments to support police services and other organizations in enhancing efforts to prevent, disrupt and combat gun and gang violence, and increase awareness and understanding of related issues.
Amendments: