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.
The Federal Member for Durack, the Hon. Melissa Price 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 local councils and community organisations to identify infrastructure projects that can be supported through this funding,” Ms Price said.
“There are two streams to this funding round, with the early intervention funding stream providing support for at risk young people to help them turn away from crime and build positive relationships and skills. The infrastructure stream will support funding applications to improve security and protect communities through projects such as CCTV, fencing and bollards,” she said.
The early intervention grant opportunity is open today, closing 22 July 2021.
The security infrastructure grant opportunity opens on 15 June 2021, closing 5 August 2021.
“Durack communities have really benefited from previous rounds of the Safer Communities Fund, including almost $3 million to assist Police and Community Youth Centres in Broome, Geraldton, Carnarvon and Roebourne,” Ms Price said.
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.
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