STEPPING STONE ASSOCIATION: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Dartmouth | Dartmouth, NS · grants and contributions register · Dartmouth–Cole Harbour

STEPPING STONE ASSOCIATION: federal grants and contributions: 10 agreements; $2.7M value; 1 departments; 4 programs.

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10agreements
$2.7Mvalue
1departments
4programs

Largest agreements

Business and Regional Growth Program (CED-Business)$790Kvalue2015start–end

The project aims to reduce the barriers associated with exiting prostitution in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to reduce the incidence of relapse related to those barriers and increase the resources available to people wishing to exit prostitution. The project will provide prior learning assessments, mentorship, financial literacy programs, as well as outreach and transitional support to assist sellers of sexual services in transition. The project will also increase the community's understanding and perception of issues related to prostitution.

The Umbrella Project Support Program$548Kvalue2023start2026end

The organization will provide a trauma-informed, holistic care and support program for victims and survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation in the sex trade. Services will include one-on-one and group supports such as counselling, community navigation, safety planning, group programs that focus on employment readiness, healthy relationships, personal development, mental health supports and financial literacy.

The Umbrella Project Support Program$450Kvalue2023start2026end

The organization will provide a trauma-informed, holistic care and support program for victims and survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation in the sex trade. Services will include one-on-one and group supports such as counselling, community navigation, safety planning, group programs that focus on employment readiness, healthy relationships, personal development, mental health supports and financial literacy.

Stepping Stone Comprehensive Victim Support Program$450Kvalue2026start2029end

The organization will provide a comprehensive victim support program to deliver programs and individualized support plans for victims and survivors of human trafficking that focus on personal and professional development and support positive long-term outcomes. The organization will also implement organizational capacity building, both internally and externally, through low-to-no-cost training programs like Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Mandt non-violent crisis intervention training, Mental Health First Aid and their Sex Work 101 capacity training. Additionally, their extended

Stepping Stone's Victim Support Program$429Kvalue2021start2023end

The organization will provide a victim support and training program to enhance the capacity of victim service providers, staff, volunteers and extended support networks across Nova Scotia who provide services for victims of human trafficking, victims of sexual offenses, child victims of crime and people who are at very high risk of becoming such victims.

Community Futures Program (CFP)$10.0Kvalue2019start–end

Victims and Survivors of Crime Week will take place from May 26 to June 1, 2019. Victims and Survivors of Crime Week projects provide an opportunity to raise awareness about victim issues and about the programs, services and laws in place to help victims and survivors of crime and their families.

2020 Recognizing Courage, Renewing Commitment$10.0Kvalue2020start2020end

Victims and Survivors of Crime Week will take place from November 22 to November 28, 2020. Victims and Survivors of Crime Week projects provide an opportunity to raise awareness about victim issues and about the programs, services and laws in place to help victims and survivors of crime and their families.

2022 Victims and Survivors of Crime Week$10.0Kvalue2022start2022end

Victims and Survivors of Crime Week will take place from May 15 to May 21, 2022. Victims and Survivors of Crime Week projects provide an opportunity to raise awareness about victim issues and about the programs, services and laws in place to help victims and survivors of crime and their families.

2023 Victims and Survivors of Crime Week$9.0Kvalue2023start2023end

Victims and Survivors of Crime Week will take place from May 14 to May 20, 2023. Victims and Survivors of Crime Week projects provide an opportunity to raise awareness about victim issues and about the programs, services and laws in place to help victims and survivors of crime and their families.

Business and Regional Growth Program / Productivity (CED-Business (PRO))$8.0Kvalue2018start–end

Victims and Survivors of Crime Week will take place from May 27 to June 2, 2018. Victims and Survivors of Crime Week projects provide an opportunity to raise awareness about victim issues and about the programs, services and laws in place to help victims and survivors of crime and their families.

Departments

Department of Justice Canada10agreements$2.7Mvalue4programs
  • Victims Fund
  • Business and Regional Growth Program (CED-Business)
  • Community Futures Program (CFP)
  • Business and Regional Growth Program / Productivity (CED-Business (PRO))

All grants from Department of Justice Canada

Years

20261agreements$450Kvalue1programs
  • Victims Fund
20233agreements$1.0Mvalue1programs
  • Victims Fund
20221agreements$10.0Kvalue1programs
  • Victims Fund
20211agreements$429Kvalue1programs
  • Victims Fund
20201agreements$10.0Kvalue1programs
  • Victims Fund
20191agreements$10.0Kvalue1programs
  • Community Futures Program (CFP)
20181agreements$8.0Kvalue1programs
  • Business and Regional Growth Program / Productivity (CED-Business (PRO))
20151agreements$790Kvalue1programs
  • Business and Regional Growth Program (CED-Business)

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.