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Title:

2020 to 2025 GP to NVOs - National Association of Friendship Centres

Agreement Number:

21519

Agreement Value:

$375,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 15, 2020 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is a network of 107 member Friendship Centres (FCs) and six member Provincial and Territorial Associations (PTAs) from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Friendship Centres facilitate the transition of First Nations, Metis and Inuit people from rural, remote and northern settlement and reserve communities to urban environments. FCs provide culturally-informed programs and services in the areas of justice, health, housing, education, recreation, language, employment, economic development and community wellness. NAFC supports FCs and PTAs achieve their diverse missions and visions within their urban indigenous communities. NAFC’s target population are the 107 member centres, First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples as well as non-Indigenous Canadians.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes following the provision of funding under the GP to NVOs include the following:

Immediate Outcomes
• Increased knowledge and understanding for decision-making in Canada’s criminal justice and corrections systems.
• Shared knowledge and awareness leading to enhanced delivery of services, such as dissemination of information.
• Improved intersectoral/interdisciplinary collaboration and delivery of services.

Intermediate Outcomes
• Contribution to national policy dialogue on matters related to criminal justice.
• Increased capacity of the organization to fulfill its mandate.
• Increased community capacity to work with victims, offenders, families, and local officials such as police and emergency first responders.

Long Term Outcome
• A safer, secure and more resilient Canadian society.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2P 0L9

Reference Number:

214-2020-2021-Q1-0012

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

132880659RT0001

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

National Association of Friendship Centres

Program:

(GP to NVOs) The Grants Program to National Voluntary Organizations

Program Purpose:

Grant helps to maintain a national structure and cover core operating expenses.