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Community Safety and Well-being Fund - Building Safer Communities Grant Program
Funding for local safety initiatives in Durham Region
Latest source updateLast Update: July 7, 2026Latest 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.View change
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.
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
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
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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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
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
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.
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