Crime Prevention Investment Plan funding allocations
The Crime Prevention Investment Plan (CPIP) supports social development projects that seek to influence the root social and economic causes of crime and focuses on mitigating risk factors and bolstering protective factors.
Funding process: For information on current open funding calls visit call for funding proposals.
The projects listed have been approved for funding through CPIP.
2026 Crime Prevention Investment Plan - funding allocations
| Organization | Program name and description | Funding amount |
|---|---|---|
| Organization : Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary |
Program name and description:
Ahmahtoosiim-ahkoomsi (Smudge Vow Program): To foster healing for individuals who experience social and cultural challenges resulting from intergenerational trauma. |
Funding amount: $82,560 |
| Organization : Big Brothers Big Sisters Society of Calgary and Area |
Program name and description:
Mentoring At-Risk MASST Youth Through Transitions: To provide support for children exiting MASST by connecting them with a network of mentors and relationships that foster resilience, mitigate risk and encourage positive life choices. |
Funding amount: $85,656 |
| Organization : |
Program name and description:
Supporting Youth Clients with Mental Health and Addictions: To help youth involved with the criminal justice system learn ways to engage in healthier, independent, crime-free lifestyles. |
Funding amount: $102,168 |
| Organization : |
Program name and description:
Immigrant Youth Crime Prevention Project: To support immigrant youth experiencing vulnerabilities to prevent their involvement in crime. |
Funding amount: $106,204 |
| Organization : Calgary Legal Guidance Society |
Program name and description:
Sahwoo mohkaak tsi ma taas (Blackfoot translation: "Before Being Judged"): To provide free legal services and social and cultural support to Indigenous Peoples in Calgary and surrounding reserve communities in a manner that is inclusive, culturally informed and designed to protect individual and community rights while encouraging personal understanding, healing and accountability. |
Funding amount: $140,352 |
| Organization : Calgary Youth Justice Society |
Program name and description:
In the Lead 180: To engage young people with criminal justice involvement in a strengths-based leadership and character development program. To increase these youths protective factors that are known to reduce the likelihood of risky behaviour and re-offending. |
Funding amount: $87,720 |
| Organization : Centre for Newcomers Society of Calgary |
Program name and description:
The Real Me Program for High Risk Immigrant Youth: To bridge the gap between different cultures, creating positive settlement experiences and promoting crime prevention in newcomer communities. |
Funding amount: $216,478 |
| Organization : Centre for Sexuality Society |
Program name and description:
WiseGuyz in Criminal Justice Settings: To engage justice-involved boys in a program on sexual health, gender and positive relationships. |
Funding amount: $77,400 |
| Organization : Closer to Home Community Services Society |
Program name and description:
Healthy Families Crime Prevention: To give opportunity for Indigenous families to ‘come back to who they are’ by understanding the impacts of Intergenerational Trauma in their lives; gaining understanding of who one is, what happened, how to learn new skills and where to go in the future with this new understanding. |
Funding amount: $137,256 |
| Organization : |
Program name and description:
Soksipaitapiisin - Indigenous Restorative Justice Program: To reduce rates of recidivism (repeat offending) and reduce the over representation of Indigenous peoples experiencing incarceration. This goal is achieved through a strong collaborative approach to working with individuals who are struggling with intergenerational traumas which contributed to their criminalization. |
Funding amount: $77,400 |
| Organization : Enviros Wilderness School Association |
Program name and description:
Enviros Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Diagnostic Centre Social Supports: To reduce adverse outcomes such as: mental health challenges, addiction, homelessness, unemployment, involvement with the justice system that are so prevalent for those living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). |
Funding amount: $185,760 |
| Organization : Metis Calgary Family Services Society |
Program name and description:
Aboriginal Students Program: To provide an urban Indigenous youth-centred program which engages and inspires Calgary's urban Aboriginal youth to unlock their potential through developing leadership and community involvement with spiritual, emotional, physical and mental strengths through knowledge transfer and traditional sharing opportunities. |
Funding amount: $144,459 |
| Organization : Miskanawah Community Services Association |
Program name and description:
Oskâpêwis Project ('worthy helper' in Cree): To engage Indigenous youth and their families to learn, celebrate and embrace the resounding resilience, strengths and positive contributions of Indigenous peoples. This will in turn foster a sense of accountability and responsibility to one's community and prevent criminal involvement and recidivism. |
Funding amount: $178,536 |
| Organization : Two Wheel View - Calgary Ltd. |
Program name and description:
Vocational Bike Mechanics Program: To support at-risk youth through the challenging stage of growing up and becoming a working, contributing citizen. |
Funding amount: $100,104 |
| Organization : Umoja Community Mosaic |
Program name and description:
Prevention and Support for Newcomers, Black and Racialized Calgarians: To provide culturally appropriate mental health services, system navigation support and support systems for youth and their families experiencing involvement with the criminal justice system. |
Funding amount: $149,079 |
2025 Crime Prevention Investment Plan - funding allocations
| Organization | Program name and description | Funding amount |
|---|---|---|
| Organization : Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary |
Program name and description :
Ahmahtoosiim-ahkoomsi (Smudge Vow Program): To foster healing for individuals who experience social and cultural challenges resulting from intergenerational trauma. |
Funding amount : $82,560 |
| Organization : Big Brothers Big Sisters Society of Calgary and Area |
Program name and description :
Mentoring At-Risk MASST Youth Through Transitions: To provide support for children exiting MASST by connecting them with a network of mentors and relationships that foster resilience, mitigate risk and encourage positive life choices. |
Funding amount : $85,656 |
| Organization : |
Program name and description :
Supporting Youth Clients with Mental Health and Addictions: To help youth involved with the criminal justice system learn ways to engage in healthier, independent, crime-free lifestyles. |
Funding amount : $102,168 |
| Organization : |
Program name and description :
Immigrant Youth Crime Prevention Project: To support immigrant youth experiencing vulnerabilities to prevent their involvement in crime. |
Funding amount : $96,549 |
| Organization : Calgary Legal Guidance Society |
Program name and description :
Sahwoo mohkaak tsi ma taas (Blackfoot translation: "Before Being Judged"): To provide free legal services and social and cultural support to Indigenous Peoples in Calgary and surrounding reserve communities in a manner that is inclusive, culturally informed and designed to protect individual and community rights while encouraging personal understanding, healing and accountability. |
Funding amount : $140,352 |
| Organization : Calgary Youth Justice Society |
Program name and description :
In the Lead 180: To engage young people with criminal justice involvement in a strengths-based leadership and character development program. To increase these youths protective factors that are known to reduce the likelihood of risky behaviour and re-offending. |
Funding amount : $87,720 |
| Organization : Centre for Newcomers Society of Calgary |
Program name and description :
The Real Me Program for High Risk Immigrant Youth: To bridge the gap between different cultures, creating positive settlement experiences and promoting crime prevention in newcomer communities. |
Funding amount : $196,798 |
| Organization : Centre for Sexuality Society |
Program name and description :
WiseGuyz in Criminal Justice Settings: To engage justice-involved boys in a program on sexual health, gender and positive relationships. |
Funding amount : $77,400 |
| Organization : Closer to Home Community Services Society |
Program name and description :
Healthy Families Crime Prevention: To give opportunity for Indigenous families to ‘come back to who they are’ by understanding the impacts of Intergenerational Trauma in their lives; gaining understanding of who one is, what happened, how to learn new skills and where to go in the future with this new understanding. |
Funding amount : $137,256 |
| Organization : |
Program name and description :
Soksipaitapiisin - Indigenous Restorative Justice Program: To reduce rates of recidivism (repeat offending) and reduce the over representation of Indigenous peoples experiencing incarceration. This goal is achieved through a strong collaborative approach to working with individuals who are struggling with intergenerational traumas which contributed to their criminalization. |
Funding amount : $77,400 |
| Organization : Enviros Wilderness School Association |
Program name and description :
Enviros Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Diagnostic Centre Social Supports: To reduce adverse outcomes such as: mental health challenges, addiction, homelessness, unemployment, involvement with the justice system that are so prevalent for those living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). |
Funding amount : $185,760 |
| Organization : Metis Calgary Family Services Society |
Program name and description :
Aboriginal Students Program: To provide an urban Indigenous youth-centred program which engages and inspires Calgary's urban Aboriginal youth to unlock their potential through developing leadership and community involvement with spiritual, emotional, physical and mental strengths through knowledge transfer and traditional sharing opportunities. |
Funding amount : $144,459 |
| Organization : Miskanawah Community Services Association |
Program name and description :
Oskâpêwis Project ('worthy helper' in Cree): To engage Indigenous youth and their families to learn, celebrate and embrace the resounding resilience, strengths and positive contributions of Indigenous peoples. This will in turn foster a sense of accountability and responsibility to one's community and prevent criminal involvement and recidivism. |
Funding amount : $178,536 |
| Organization : Two Wheel View - Calgary Ltd. |
Program name and description :
Vocational Bike Mechanics Program: To support at-risk youth through the challenging stage of growing up and becoming a working, contributing citizen. |
Funding amount : $100,104 |
| Organization : Umoja Community Mosaic |
Program name and description :
Prevention and Support for Newcomers, Black and Racialized Calgarians: To provide culturally appropriate mental health services, system navigation support and support systems for youth and their families experiencing involvement with the criminal justice system. |
Funding amount : $135,526 |
2024 Crime Prevention Investment Plan - funding allocations
| Organization | Program name and description | Funding amount |
|---|---|---|
| Organization : Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary |
Program name and description :
Ahmahtoosiim-ahkoomsi (Smudge Vow Program): To foster healing for individuals who experience social and cultural challenges resulting from intergenerational trauma. |
Funding amount :
$82,560 |
| Organization : Big Brothers Big Sisters Society of Calgary and Area |
Program name and description :
Mentoring At-Risk MASST Youth Through Transitions: To provide support for children exiting MASST by connecting them with a network of mentors and relationships that foster resilience, mitigate risk and encourage positive life choices. |
Funding amount :
$85,656 |
| Organization : |
Program name and description :
Supporting Youth Clients with Mental Health and Addictions: To help youth involved with the criminal justice system learn ways to engage in healthier, independent, crime-free lifestyles. |
Funding amount :
$102,168 |
| Organization : |
Program name and description :
Immigrant Youth Crime Prevention Project: To support immigrant youth experiencing vulnerabilities to prevent their involvement in crime. |
Funding amount :
$96,549 |
| Organization : Calgary Legal Guidance Society |
Program name and description :
Sahwoo mohkaak tsi ma taas (Blackfoot translation: "Before Being Judged"): To provide free legal services and social and cultural support to Indigenous Peoples in Calgary and surrounding reserve communities in a manner that is inclusive, culturally informed and designed to protect individual and community rights while encouraging personal understanding, healing and accountability. |
Funding amount :
$140,352 |
| Organization : Calgary Youth Justice Society |
Program name and description :
In the Lead 180: To engage young people with criminal justice involvement in a strengths-based leadership and character development program. To increase these youths protective factors that are known to reduce the likelihood of risky behaviour and re-offending. |
Funding amount :
$87,720 |
| Organization : Centre for Newcomers Society of Calgary |
Program name and description :
The Real Me Program for High Risk Immigrant Youth: To bridge the gap between different cultures, creating positive settlement experiences and promoting crime prevention in newcomer communities. |
Funding amount :
$196,798 |
| Organization : Centre for Sexuality Society |
Program name and description :
WiseGuyz in Criminal Justice Settings: To engage justice-involved boys in a program on sexual health, gender and positive relationships. |
Funding amount :
$77,400 |
| Organization : Closer to Home Community Services Society |
Program name and description :
Ee-des-spoom-ooh-soop - Crime Prevention: To give opportunity for Indigenous families to ‘come back to who they are’ by understanding the impacts of Intergenerational Trauma in their lives; gaining understanding of who one is, what happened, how to learn new skills and where to go in the future with this new understanding. |
Funding amount :
$137,256 |
| Organization : |
Program name and description :
Soksipaitapiisin - Indigenous Restorative Justice Program and Case Management Table: To reduce rates of recidivism (repeat offending) and reduce the over representation of Indigenous peoples experiencing incarceration. This goal is achieved through a strong collaborative approach to working with individuals who are struggling with intergenerational traumas which contributed to their criminalization. |
Funding amount :
$77,400 |
| Organization : Enviros Wilderness School Association |
Program name and description :
Enviros Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Diagnostic Centre Social Supports: To reduce adverse outcomes such as: mental health challenges, addiction, homelessness, unemployment, involvement with the justice system that are so prevalent for those living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). |
Funding amount :
$185,760 |
| Organization : Metis Calgary Family Services Society |
Program name and description :
Aboriginal Students Program: To provide an urban Indigenous youth-centred program which engages and inspires Calgary's urban Aboriginal youth to unlock their potential through developing leadership and community involvement with spiritual, emotional, physical and mental strengths through knowledge transfer and traditional sharing opportunities. |
Funding amount :
$144,459 |
| Organization : Miskanawah Community Services Association |
Program name and description :
Oskâpêwis Project ('worthy helper' in Cree): To engage Indigenous youth and their families to learn, celebrate and embrace the resounding resilience, strengths and positive contributions of Indigenous peoples. This will in turn foster a sense of accountability and responsibility to one's community and prevent criminal involvement and recidivism. |
Funding amount :
$178,536 |
| Organization : Trellis Society for Community Impact |
Program name and description :
Employment Services: To provide support to vulnerable youth and young adults to build self-efficacy, employment skills and work experience to be prepared to gain and maintain meaningful employment resulting in less likelihood of economic difficulty resulting in criminal acitivity. |
Funding amount :
$61,920 |
| Organization : Two Wheel View - Calgary Ltd. |
Program name and description :
Vocational Bike Mechanics Program: To support at-risk youth through the challenging stage of growing up and becoming a working, contributing citizen. |
Funding amount :
$100,104 |
| Organization : Umoja Community Mosaic |
Program name and description :
Prevention and Support for Newcomers, Black and Racialized Calgarians: To provide culturally appropriate mental health services, system navigation support and support systems for youth and their families experiencing involvement with the criminal justice system. |
Funding amount :
$135,526 |
2023 Crime Prevention Investment Plan - funding allocations
| Organization | Program name and description | Funding amount |
|---|---|---|
| Organization : Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary |
Program name and description :
Crime Prevention and Community Reintegration Program: To foster healing for individuals who experience social and cultural challenges resulting from intergenerational trauma. |
Funding amount :
$80,000 |
| Organization : Big Brothers Big Sisters Society of Calgary and Area |
Program name and description :
Mentoring At-Risk MASST Youth Through Transitions: To provide support for children exiting MASST by connecting them with an adult mentor. |
Funding amount : $83,000 |
| Organization : |
Program name and description :
Supporting Youth Clients with Mental Health and Addictions: To help youth involved with the criminal justice system learn ways to engage in healthier, independent, crime-free lifestyles. |
Funding amount : $99,000 |
| Organization : |
Program name and description :
Immigrant Youth Crime Prevention Project: To support immigrant youth experiencing vulnerabilities to prevent their involvement in crime. |
Funding amount : $93,555 |
| Organization : Calgary Legal Guidance Society |
Program name and description :
Sahwoo Mohkaak Tsi Ma Taas: To provide social and cultural support to Indigenous Peoples that is inclusive, culturally informed and designed to encourage personal understanding, healing and accountability |
Funding amount : $136,000 |
| Organization : Calgary Youth Justice Society |
Program name and description :
In the Lead - Diversion: To provide a strength-based leadership program that targets justice-involved youth. |
Funding amount : $85,000 |
| Organization : Centre for Newcomers Society of Calgary |
Program name and description :
The Real Me Project for High Risk Immigrant Youth: To prevent and reduce gang involvement and fill identified gaps within mental health and addiction related support services for first and second-generation immigrant youth and their families experiencing vulnerabilities. |
Funding amount : $190,696 |
| Organization : Centre for Sexuality Society |
Program name and description :
WiseGuyz in Criminal Justice Settings: To engage justice involved boys in a program on sexual health, gender and positive relationships. |
Funding amount : $75,000 |
| Organization : Closer to Home Community Services Society |
Program name and description :
Ee-des-spoom-ooh-soop: To reduce recidivism through working with Indigenous women and youth and their families who are affected by the criminal justice system. |
Funding amount : $133,000 |
| Organization : |
Program name and description :
Sohksipaitapiisin (Good Life) - Indigenous Justice Program: To increase resiliency and reduce criminal recidivism amongst Indigenous women and youth. |
Funding amount : $75,000 |
| Organization : Enviros Wilderness School Association |
Program name and description :
Enviros Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Diagnostic Centre (NDC) Social Supports: To help youth and caregivers navigate the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) assessment and diagnosis process and ensure appropriate social supports are in place post diagnosis. |
Funding amount : $180,000 |
| Organization : Metis Calgary Family Services Society |
Program name and description :
Aboriginal Students Program: To build connections between urban Indigenous youth and Calgary’s urban Indigenous communities that engage and inspire Indigenous youth. |
Funding amount : $139,980 |
| Organization : Miskanawah Community Services Association |
Program name and description :
The Oskayapewis Project ("worthy helper" in Cree): To prevent criminal involvement and reinvolvement amongst Indigenous youth. |
Funding amount : $173,000 |
| Organization : Trellis Society for Community Impact |
Program name and description :
Youth Employment: To reduce youth's risk of criminal involvement by increasing their natural support networks and preemployment skill development. |
Funding amount : $60,000 |
| Organization : Two Wheel View - Calgary Ltd. |
Program name and description :
Vocational Bicycle Mechanics Program: To target youth at risk of criminal behaviour in gaining increased employability and problem-solving skills. |
Funding amount : $97,000 |
| Organization : Umoja Community Mosaic |
Program name and description :
Prevention and Support for Newcomers, Black and Racialized Calgarians: To provide culturally appropriate mental health services, system navigation support and support systems for youth and their families experiencing involvement with the criminal justice system. |
Funding amount : $131,324 |
2022 Crime Prevention Investment Plan - funding allocations
| Organization | Program name and description | Funding amount |
|---|---|---|
| Organization : Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary |
Program name and description :
Crime Prevention and Community Reintegration Program: To foster healing for individuals who experience social and cultural challenges resulting from intergenerational trauma. |
Funding amount : $80,000 |
| Organization : Aspen Family and Community Network Society |
Program name and description :
Expanding Element: To reduce youth's risk of criminal involvement by increasing their natural support networks and pre-employment skill development. |
Funding amount : $60,000 |
| Organization : Big Brothers Big Sisters Society of Calgary and Area |
Program name and description :
Mentoring At-Risk MASST Youth Through Transitions: To provide support for children exiting MASST by connecting them with an adult mentor. |
Funding amount : $83,000 |
| Organization : Calgary Alpha House Society |
Program name and description :
DOAP Team & Calgary Transit Partnership: To connect with vulnerable individuals accessing Calgary Transit or on Calgary Transit property and provide them with social supports. |
Funding amount : $125,000 |
| Organization : |
Program name and description :
Supporting Youth Clients with Mental Health and Addictions: To help youth involved with the criminal justice system learn ways to engage in healthier, independent, crime-free lifestyles. |
Funding amount : $99,000 |
| Organization : |
Program name and description :
Immigrant Youth Crime Prevention Project: To support immigrant youth experiencing vulnerabilities to prevent their involvement in crime. |
Funding amount : $84,000 |
| Organization : Calgary Legal Guidance Society |
Program name and description :
Sahwoo Mohkaak Tsi Ma Taas: To provide social and cultural support to Indigenous Peoples that is inclusive, culturally informed and designed to encourage personal understanding, healing and accountability. |
Funding amount : $136,000 |
| Organization : Calgary Youth Justice Society |
Program name and description :
In the Lead - Diversion: To provide a strength-based leadership program. |
Funding amount : $85,000 |
| Organization : Centre for Newcomers Society of Calgary |
Program name and description :
The Real Me Project: To prevent and reduce gang involvement and fill identified gaps within mental health and addiction related support services for first and second-generation immigrant youth and their families experiencing vulnerabilities. |
Funding amount : $196,696 |
| Organization : Centre for Sexuality Society |
Program name and description :
WiseGuyz in Criminal Justice Settings: To engage justice-involved boys in a program on sexual health, gender and positive relationships. |
Funding amount : $93,897 |
| Organization : Closer to Home Community Services Society |
Program name and description :
Ee-des-spoom-ooh-soop: To reduce recidivism through working with Indigenous women and youth and their families who are affected by the criminal justice system. |
Funding amount : $95,000 |
| Organization : |
Program name and description :
Sohksipaitapiisin (Good Life) - Indigenous Justice Program: To increase resiliency and reduce criminal recidivism amongst Indigenous women and youth. |
Funding amount : $75,000 |
| Organization : Enviros Wilderness School Association |
Program name and description :
Enviros Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Diagnostic Centre (NDC) Social Supports: To help youth and caregivers navigate the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) assessment and diagnosis process and ensure appropriate social supports are in place post diagnosis. |
Funding amount : $180,000 |
| Organization : Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre Ltd. |
Program name and description :
Strengthening the Nest: To increase resiliency and coping capacity for caregivers and natural supports of victims experiencing child abuse through therapeutic services. |
Funding amount : $55,000 |
| Organization : Metis Calgary Family Services Society |
Program name and description :
Aboriginal Students Program: To build connections between urban Indigenous youth and Calgary’s urban Indigenous communities that engage and inspire Indigenous youth. |
Funding amount : $139,980 |
| Organization : Miskanawah Community Services Association |
Program name and description :
The Oskayapewis Project ("worthy helper" in Cree): To prevent criminal involvement and reinvolvement amongst Indigenous youth. |
Funding amount : $85,000 |
| Organization : Two Wheel View - Calgary Ltd. |
Program name and description :
Vocational Bicycle Mechanics Program: To target youth at risk of criminal behaviour in gaining increased employability and problem-solving skills. |
Funding amount : $97,000 |
| Organization : Umoja Community Mosaic |
Program name and description :
Prevention and Support for Newcomers, Black, and Racialized Calgarians: To provide culturally appropriate mental health services, system navigation support and support systems for youth and their families experiencing involvement with the criminal justice system. |
Funding amount : $131,324 |