SAFER COMMUNITIES FUND ROUND 6 NOW OPEN

Member for Barker, Tony Pasin MP has called on local councils and community organisations in Barker to apply for a share of up to $30 million in funding through the Safer Communities Fund.

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 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).

The two funding streams provide a robust example of the Government’s commitment to the safety and security of local communities.

Mr Pasin said the Safer Communities Program has benefited Barker delivering $244,700 to local communities including Millicent, Murray Bridge and Naracoorte. Only safe communities can be strong and prosperous, and the best way to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour is to prevent it happening.

“We’ll continue to work closely with local councils and local community organisations to identify infrastructure projects that can be supported through this funding,” Mr Pasin 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.” Mr Pasin said.

“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.” Mr Pasin said.

“Local communities can feel safer from violence, harassment and anti-social behaviour following these initiatives,” Mr Pasin said.

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.

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