Safe Community Grant Application for 2023
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Through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, the Block Watch Society of BC will be providing Safe Community Grants to Block Watch groups. Engaged communities play a direct role in reducing and deterring crime in neighbourhoods. These grants are a targeted way to help groups re-engage. Each grant will be for $200, with limited availability. The process will be competitive so be sure to make your application as detailed as possible. Please review the following criteria before applying.
Eligibility for the grant:
- If you received a grant in 2022 you are not eligible to apply for a grant this year.
- You must live in a municipality or region that has an active membership with the Block Watch Society of BC.
- Your Block Watch group must be active within your local municipality or region.
- The event must occur before September 30, 2023.
- There must be a component of crime prevention, safety or community engagement.
- Check for provincial restrictions on in-person events, at the time of your event.
- Event must be inclusive of neighbours.
- Grant funds will be paid after your post-event report and receipts are submitted
- Post-event reports must be submitted within 30 days of their event
- Alcohol cannot be claimed as an event expense.
Here are some ideas for your event:
- Block Party
- CPTED or target hardening home projects
- Bicycle safety and education
- Emergency preparedness meeting
Selection of Grant Applications:
- Each application will be reviewed by a committee within the Block Watch Society of BC.
- Applications must be detailed and include a crime prevention, safety, or community engagement component.
- Only applications received by the deadline will be considered.
- Qualifying applications will be chosen at random by the grants committee.
To apply for a Safe Community Grant, complete the attached application and submit to blockwatch@blockwatch.com
Deadline for submitting your grant application is May 22, 2023.
Respectfully,
Block Watch Society of BC
Safe Community Grants Committee