Grants of up to £2,000 are available to charities, voluntary groups, community groups and social enterprises tackling anti-social behaviour, promoting crime prevention and building community confidence in the Northumbria Police Force area.
Any Sunderland, South Tyneside, Gateshead, North Tyneside, Newcastle or Northumberland group can apply for the funding with applicants asked to send an application form saying what they hope to achieve from their project and how it supports the Police and Crime Plan.
Commissioner Vera Baird said “I really do appreciate the work these groups are doing in the Northumbria communities to support the priorities in my Police and Crime Plan, This plan followed extensive consultation with the communities and neighbourhoods in the force area where the public told me about the issues they wanted to see police do more about. By helping these groups and projects to deliver local solutions to local issues it further supports my plan by providing crucial assistance to the work being carried out by Northumbria Police.”
The closing date for applications is Friday 13th May 2016 (midday).
For more information or to download the application form visit the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner's website.