Goulburn MP Pru Goward has urged community groups, council, businesses and organisations to apply for a grant of up to $250,000 for ideas to boost local safety and pride.

“The Community Safety Fund will invest in projects that address local crime hot spots and promotes safe and inclusive use of public space,” Ms Goward said.

“I know many people in our community have innovative ideas of how to make our community a safer place and I encourage them to take up this funding opportunity.”

Minister for Justice and Police Troy Grant said crime was a social and financial burden that the state was committed to reducing.

“We know there is always more that can be done to stamp out crime in our towns and suburbs, and are working with the community to identify opportunities,” Mr Grant said.

“The reasons and consequences of crime in one region of NSW can be very different to other regions; therefore, it is important to invest in local solutions.” 

Attorney General Gabrielle Upton said the $10 million program over four years had already helped make local crime reduction ideas a reality “in community initiatives right across the state”.

The Community Safety Fund aims to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour through infrastructure and service delivery projects, and collaborative approaches to crime prevention and detection.