The 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.
The early intervention grant opportunity opens 28 May 2021 (closing 22 July 2021) and the security infrastructure grant opportunity opens on 15 June 2021 (closing 5 August 2021).
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said this funding will help ensure people in our local community feel safe as they go about their daily lives.
“I will continue to work with local councils and local community organisations to identify infrastructure projects that can be supported through this funding,” he said.
“Under previous rounds of this program we have seen funding for the implementation of some excellent measures to reduce crime in our communities including funding for CCTV in Civic Park Whyalla, Minlaton, Wallaroo, Port Augusta and Port Pirie.
“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.
“The prevention of crime and anti-social behavior will help keep communities and streets safe.”
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,” he 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 on the opening dates 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.
Media contact: Leonie Lloyd-Smith 08 8633 1744
June 2, 2021
