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Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program - Ontario - Canada
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Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program

Funding for local safety initiatives in Durham Region
Offered by
Region of Durham
Official source: yourvoice.durham.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: July 7, 2026
Latest change: The fund page now shows a new funding-opportunities overview with five streams, closed/coming-soon status for some programs, and contact details instead of the prior application instructions and stream-specific intake information.
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Community Safety and Well-Being Fund updated
The Community Safety and Well-Being Fund page now shows a funding-opportunities overview with five streams, including the Direct Intervention Fund, Community Strengthening Fund, IPV and GBV Prevention and Response Fund, Community Micro-Grant Program Fund, and Community Healing Program Fund. The page also indicates that the main Community Safety and Well-Being Fund is now closed, while the micro-grant and healing programs are marked coming soon, and it now displays contact email details instead of the prior application instructions and document list. This is a major content shift from the earlier stream-by-stream application page, which showed application steps, required supporting documents, intake dates, and funding details such as up to $150,000, $25,000, and $20,000 per project with applications closing May 22, 2026 at 4:59 p.m. The current page no longer presents those stream-specific deadlines and submission requirements in the same way, so the grant content should be treated as s
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply

Youth-serving non-profit organizations in Durham Region

See full eligibility

Overview

Community Safety and Well-Being Funding Opportunities supports local safety and wellness initiatives across Durham Region through five funding streams. It includes community-based violence prevention, youth development and leadership, and IPV and GBV prevention and response work.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Social Services
  • Children and Youth Organizations
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
  • Regional

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Community-based violence prevention and intervention initiatives.
  • Youth safety and well-being capacity-building activities.
  • IPV and GBV prevention, intervention, survivor support, and systemic change initiatives.

Documents Needed

  • Grant application form
  • Budget form
  • Most recent financial statements
  • Year-to-date financial statements

Official resources

Official page

Community Safety and Well-Being Funding Opportunities

Application form

Community Safety and Well-Being Fund Grant Application

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Youth-serving non-profit organizations in Durham Region
  • Violence Against Women responding agencies in Durham Region
  • Non-profit organizations that provide supports and services to persons experiencing Intimate Partner Violence and Gender-Based Violence in Durham Region
  • Registered and non-registered not-for-profit organizations
  • Small, emerging resident-led community groups

Eligible expenses

  • Project-related costs for community safety, youth, or IPV/GBV initiatives.
  • Capacity-building costs such as training, office supplies, and equipment.
  • Program delivery costs for direct services, outreach, and awareness activities.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Durham Region, Ontario

Selection criteria

  • Priority is given to initiatives serving equity-deserving youth.
  • Indigenous-led organizations may be prioritized.
  • Projects should strengthen services, resilience, or access to support in Durham Region.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Prepare application
    • Complete the grant application form.
    • Complete the budget form.
    • Gather the most recent financial statements and year-to-date financial statements.
  • Step 2: Submit by email
    • Email the completed application package to cswb@durham.ca.
  • Step 3: Await confirmation
    • Applicants receive a confirmation email once the application is received.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed after submission by the Region of Durham.
  • Selected applicants receive a notice of decision in June 2026.
  • Successful applicants must sign a written funding agreement before funding is finalized.
  • The agreement sets out results, timelines, reporting, payment, and other obligations.

Additional information

  • Applications from Indigenous-led organizations may be prioritized.
  • Some initiatives may receive special consideration if they address the needs of equity-deserving groups.
  • An information session is available for applicants.

Contacts

cswb@durham.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program Program

What is the Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program?

Community Safety and Well-Being Funding Opportunities supports local safety and wellness initiatives across Durham Region through five funding streams. It includes community-based violence prevention, youth development and leadership, and IPV and GBV prevention and response work.

How much funding can be received?

Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program program?

To be eligible for the Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program program, you must: Located in Durham Region Serves Durham residents Fits a program stream

What expenses are eligible under Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program?

Community-based violence prevention and intervention initiatives. Youth safety and well-being capacity-building activities. IPV and GBV prevention, intervention, survivor support, and systemic change initiatives.

Who can I contact for more information about the Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program?

You can contact Region of Durham by email at cswb@durham.ca or by phone at none.

Where is the Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program available?

The Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program is a Grant and Funding