Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Gang Busters: Reducing Youth Violence and Gang Involvement
Agreement Number:
25709
Agreement Value:
$1,273,617.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 5, 2026 - Mar 31, 2030
Description:
The purpose of this contribution is to reduce Youth Violence and Gang Involvement is an initiative led by Ummah Society that aims to prevent gang recruitment and youth violence among Muslim youth aged between 15 and 30 in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick through culturally tailored outreach, mentorship, education, and mental health support.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
Over five years, the project will implement evidence-based interventions, expand safe spaces, and disseminate knowledge to foster community safety and long-term impact across the Maritime provinces.
Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3L 1K7
Reference Number:
088-2025-2026-Q4-00108
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ummah Society
Federal Riding Name:
Halifax
Federal Riding Number:
12006
Program:
(YGPF) Youth Gang Prevention Fund
Program Purpose:
The program purpose is to provide time-limited grant and contribution funding for initiatives in communities where youth gangs are an existing or emerging threat and support initiatives that clearly target youth in gangs or at greatest risk of joining gangs.