Community groups urged to apply for grants
Groups that tackle crime and anti-social behaviour can apply for up to £20,000
Community groups in Essex that help tackle anti-social behaviour can apply for grants of up to £20,000.
The money is coming out of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's pot of £150,000.
Since 2016 the fund has given out more than £1.3 million to 138 groups.
Roger Hirst, Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex, said: “Across Essex we have a huge number of voluntary and community groups helping to build safe and secure communities. Working within their communities and solving local problems, they make such a valuable contribution and deserve our support.
“Empowering local communities, supporting innovation and rewarding those groups that achieve practical results at a grass roots level is an important way to keep our county safe and our communities strong and resilient.”
He added: “I would like to encourage anybody who is making a difference in their communities and feel they could benefit from additional funding to apply , and I would like to thank them for the work they do to make our county a safer place, helping our most vulnerable people.”
Applications close on 10th February next year.