Safer Communities Fund - Round 6 - Early Intervention Grants

Overview

The grant opportunity guidelines have been updated. In recognition of the high numbers of quality applications received an additional $50 million was announced through the 2021-22 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO). The allocation of additional funding does not affect the scope, eligibility or merit criteria for applications that were submitted by the closing date of 5 August 2021 under this grant opportunity. The grant opportunity remains closed and no new applications for funding will be accepted. This round of the Safer Communities Fund targets organisations with demonstrated experience in providing early intervention activities to youth at high risk to prevent them from engaging in criminal activity or anti-social behaviour. The objectives of this grant opportunity are to: contribute to the preservation of the safety of Australians through funding local crime prevention activities that address anti-social behaviour by youth at high risk help marginalised youth aged 12-24 at high risk to develop life skills, including through educational and vocational skills to prevent them from becoming entrenched in the criminal justice system and to promote inclusion and build community resilience.