Safer Communities Fund – Round 6 – Infrastructure Grants

Overview

This round of the Safer Communities Fund gives schools and pre-schools, places of religious worship, community organisations and local councils grants of up to $500,000 for crime prevention initiatives aimed at reducing crime, violence, anti-social behaviour and/or other security risks driven by racial and/or religious intolerance. There is approximately $10 million available. Project activities can include the installation of security infrastructure such as:  fixed or mobile CCTV cameras security lighting fencing and gates bollards external blast walls and windows security and alarm systems public address systems intercoms and swipe access security doors. For registered schools and preschools, project activities can also include employing or hiring security guards, licensed by the relevant state or territory agency.  Grants available are between $10,000 and $500,000. The maximum grant amount per location or school campus is $250,000.  The grant amount will be up to 100% of eligible project costs.  Projects must be completed by 31 March 2024.