The Department of Justice has called for applications for innovative ways to improve community safety.
Community Safety Innovation Fund reinvests proceeds of crime, as seized by An Garda Síochána and the Criminal Assets Bureau, back into communities
The Community Safety Innovation Fund has been increased to €3 million for 2023 and, along with the new Community Safety Partnerships and Community Safety Plans, is central to the government’s commitment to building stronger, safer communities. Applications will be invited from community safety initiatives as well as groups co-funded with local authorities, NGOs and community organisations working on issues relevant to community safety and youth justice.
The Fund, established in April 2021 by Ministers Helen McEntee and Michael McGrath, uses money seized by An Garda Síochána and the Criminal Assets Bureau as the proceeds of crime to fund innovative new projects to support community safety.
“The Fund is open to bodies involved in community safety and will support them in addressing local needs and opportunities for innovation not provided for in other funds managed by departments and agencies.”
Grants will range from €20,000 to €150,000.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on 19 May 2023 to CommunitySafetyInnovationFund@justice.ie
For more information visit: 2023 Community Safety Innovation Fund: Funding call.
