Sussex PCC launches £200,000 Community Fund
Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne, has established a new fund to support local voluntary and community groups tackle crime and improve community safety. The Fund, worth £200,000, will support local projects that address the priorities outlined in Mrs Bourne's Police and Crime Plan.
Awards of up to £5,000 will be granted for projects that meet the funding criteria following consideration by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and approval by the PCC. In exceptional circumstances the Commissioner will consider requests for funding above £5,000. Funding will be granted quarterly and the first deadline for applications is 31st March 2013.
Commenting on the launch of the 'Safer in Sussex' Community Fund, Mrs Bourne said:
“I am delighted to launch the Safer in Sussex Community Fund, which is a new initiative that will provide financial support to innovative local projects that aim to make our communities safer. I want to help communities work together to come up with ways of tackling crime and disorder and I am keen to support projects that demonstrate strong partnership working. I will be working with local partners and agencies to ensure this support complements existing activity.
“I welcome applications from all local groups and organisations that can demonstrate how they are tackling the issues in their area that support the priorities set out in my Police & Crime Plan. These include commissioning initiatives that tackle crime, reduce reoffending and address community priorities such as alcohol, drugs, anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse and road safety.
“Bids will be considered by my office on a quarterly basis with the first round of funding allocated after 31st March 2014. I look forward to receiving the applications.”
More information on the scheme and how to apply is available on the PCC's website:
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