The early intervention grant opportunity is now open and closes July 22.
The security infrastructure grant opportunity opens on June 15 and closes August 5.
Federal Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said this funding would help ensure people in our regional communities feel safe as they go about their daily lives.
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“We’ll continue to work closely with local councils and local community organisations to identify infrastructure projects that can be supported through this funding,” Senator McKenzie said.
“The early intervention funding stream will provide support for at-risk young people in the community to help them turn away from crime and build positive relationships and skills.”
Customs, Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs Assistant Minister Jason Wood said this announcement was delivering on the government’s commitment to deliver safer communities through crime-prevention initiatives.
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“Local communities can feel safer from violence, harassment and anti-social behaviour following these initiatives,” Mr Wood said.
“The early intervention funding stream will help assist young people at high risk from engaging in criminal or anti-social behaviour build resilience, cultural connections and job-readiness skills.
“The infrastructure funding will not only improve security and protect communities through projects, such as CCTV, fencing and bollards, it will also keep local people employed, boosting local economies.”
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The Safer Communities Fund is a long-standing program that has invested more than $215 million since 2016 and provided over 600 grants directly to local communities.
Grant opportunity guidelines for the early intervention and infrastructure funding streams will be available on the opening dates at this link.
Guidelines will include information about how to apply, eligibility and assessment criteria.
The Australian Government announced $35 million (including program administration costs) from 2020-21 to 2023-24 to fund round six of the Safer Communities Fund in Budget 2020-21.
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