Funding available for community safety projects

Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne invites local groups to to bid for funding to continue to keep Sussex safe.

Grants are available up to £5,000 to groups providing a positive and lasting impact on their local community.

Mrs Bourne said, “Since launching the Safer in Sussex Community Fund in December 2013 I have allocated nearly £1.5 million from the Community Safety Fund to support a wide range of crime reduction and community safety initiatives.

“From organisations who help former prisoners integrate back into the community, to those providing activities for teenagers this funding is making a real difference to local people and neighbourhoods. The high numbers that apply each time shows organisations and community groups care about, and are committed to, keeping Sussex a safe place in which to live.”

To be eligible for a grant, the project needs to demonstrate how they plan to increase or promote community safety and have a positive impact long-term. They should be able to provide evidence to support the need for the project and show how it helps to prevent offending and reduce re-offending.

Applications are open until 5pm on Friday 11 February. For more information and to apply visit www.sussex-pcc.gov.uk/SiSCF