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

Support for violence prevention and community safety initiatives
Region of Durham
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : August 22, 2025
Location
Canada

Overview

The Building Safer Communities Grant Program offers targeted funding to organizations working on community violence prevention, youth safety, and gender-based violence initiatives within Durham Region. This support enables organizations to implement direct services, build capacity, and promote systemic change aimed at reducing violence and fostering safer neighborhoods.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : August 22, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Social Services
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
  • Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
  • Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
  • Local

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Development and delivery of violence prevention programs for youth and children.
  • Capacity building activities for community organizations.
  • Projects addressing intimate partner violence and gender-based violence prevention and response.

Documents Needed

  • Grant application form
  • Budget sheet
  • Most recent financial statements
  • YTD financial statements

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Youth-serving non-profit organizations in Durham Region.

Eligible expenses

  • Activities supporting direct service delivery, capacity building, and prevention initiatives targeting youth safety and well-being.

Eligible geographic areas

Durham Region

Contacts

cswb@durham.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

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

The Building Safer Communities Grant Program offers targeted funding to organizations working on community violence prevention, youth safety, and gender-based violence initiatives within Durham Region. This support enables organizations to implement direct services, build capacity, and promote systemic change aimed at reducing violence and fostering safer neighborhoods.

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: Youth-serving non-profits in Durham with revenues over $500,000

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

Development and delivery of violence prevention programs for youth and children. Capacity building activities for community organizations. Projects addressing intimate partner violence and gender-based violence prevention and response.

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.

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 across Canada.

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

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