RDN Grants - Oceanside Community Safety Grants

Who is eligible?

• Community organizations involved in neighborhood safety projects.
• Volunteer groups and local safety clubs.
• Non-profit entities engaged in public safety activities within the region.

Who is not eligible

• Commercial businesses without an active community safety program.
• Organizations outside the designated municipalities and electoral areas.
• Government agencies not directly involved in community patrols.
• Organizations involved in activities unrelated to safety initiatives.

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Activities or expenses unrelated to community safety or patrols.
• Project activities outside the designated geographic areas.
• Operational costs for organizations not involved in safety activities.
• Expenses for activities that do not directly contribute to community safety.

Eligible geographic areas

• City of Parksville
• Town of Qualicum Beach
• Electoral Areas E, F, G, and H within the Regional District of Nanaimo

• Relevance to community safety and protection.
• Project feasibility and practicality.
• Potential impact on community well-being.
• Alignment with regional safety priorities.

• Applications are reviewed for eligibility and project relevance.
• Applicants are notified of the review outcome after evaluation.
• If approved, a formal funding agreement is signed prior to disbursement.
• Funding is typically provided after submission of reports or invoices for approved expenses.