Durham Region, in partnership with Public Safety Canada, is now accepting applications for the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Fund Grant program.
According to the region, the grant is designed to support not-for-profit organizations and community groups leading violence prevention initiatives across Durham. The program is part of Durham’s broader commitment to promoting safety and well-being through the implementation of its CSWB Plan.
Applications will be accepted for the following three funding streams from July 28 to August 22:
- Stream One: Direct Intervention Fund
- Stream Two: Community Strengthening Fund
- Stream Three: Intimate Partner Violence and Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Fund
Eligible applicants can submit their proposals by completing the online application form available on the Region’s website.
Durham Region notes that local not-for-profits and community partners are well-positioned to respond to complex safety and well-being challenges, thanks to their knowledge of community needs and experience with service delivery.
More information, including details on how to apply, is available at durham.ca/CSWB-Fund.