Halton Region is now accepting applications for the
Building Safer Communities in Halton Grant, which will provide funding for community-based prevention and intervention programs that address gun and gang violence. The Region will distribute up to $2.4 million between January 1, 2024 and March 31, 2026 to eligible local organizations.
“Keeping children, youth and young adults engaged, healthy and safe are important steps to preventing involvement in crime and gun violence,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “While Halton has a low rate of gun and gang violence, these issues cross municipal borders and local prevention and engagement programs are critical to keeping all communities safe. Thank you to Public Safety Canada for funding this important initiative in Halton and across the country.”
In 2022, Public Safety Canada introduced the
Building Safer Communities Fund, announcing investments of $250 million to help communities tackle the root causes of gun and gang violence across Canada. The Building Safer Communities in Halton initiative is part of Halton’s
Community and Safety Well-Being Plan and aligns with the Region’s broader effort to work closely with local partners to keep the community safe and healthy.
Applications for the Building Safer Communities in Halton Grant will be accepted until
September 22, 2023. To be eligible for the
grant, organizations must:
- support children, youth and young adults (ages 6 – 29) in evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies;
- align with priority program types in application guidelines (e.g., counselling, harm reduction, supportive housing, etc.);
- align with priority themes in application guidelines (e.g., preventing and addressing human trafficking, developing and supporting positive coping skills, etc.);
- provide services to Halton residents;
- ensure equitable and inclusive service delivery to support diverse, equity-deserving or marginalized populations and;
- be incorporated as a non-profit organization, registered charity, or a First Nations, Metis or Inuit band.
The Region will be hosting three information sessions to help community organizations learn about the grant and the application process:
- Session 1: Wednesday, September 6, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Virtual)
- Session 2: Thursday, September 7, 6 to 8 p.m. (Virtual)
- Session 3: Friday, September 8, 2 to 4 p.m. (In-person – Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville)
To apply for the grant or learn more, visit the
Community Safety and Well-Being page on
halton.ca. To attend a session, please register by emailing
buildingsafercommunities@halton.ca.
The Regional Municipality of Halton serves more than 637,000 residents in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and services, including water and wastewater; Regional roads and planning; paramedic services; waste management; public health; social assistance; children’s and seniors’ services; housing services; heritage programs; emergency management and economic development. For more information, call 311 or visit Halton Region’s website at
halton.ca.