The Morrison Government is providing up to $20 million in funding for early intervention projects and up to $10 million for security infrastructure through round six of the Safer Communities Fund – open to incorporated associations and incorporated non-for-profit organisations.
The following grant opportunities important dates are:
- The Early Intervention Grant:
Grants between $200,000 and $1.5 million up to $20 million
Opens May 28, 2021 | Closes July 22, 2021
- The Security Infrastructure Grant:
Grants between $10,000 and $500,000 up to $10 million
Opens June 15, 2021 | Closes August 5, 2021
Federal Member for Flinders the Hon. Greg Hunt MP said this funding will help ensure people in our local community feel safe as they go about their daily lives.
“We’ll continue to work closely with the Mornington Peninsula Shire and local community organisations to identify infrastructure projects that can be supported through this funding,” Minister Hunt said.
“The early intervention funding stream will provide support for at risk young people to help them turn away from crime and build positive relationships and skills.”
Assistant Minister for Customs, Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs, Jason Wood said this announcement is delivering on the Morrison Government’s commitment to deliver safer communities through crime prevention initiatives.
“Local communities can feel safer from violence, harassment and anti-social behaviour following these initiatives,” Assistant Minister 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.”
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 from today at www.business.gov.au. Guidelines will include information about how to apply, eligibility and assessment criteria.
The Morrison 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.