Justice Minister and Solicitor General Tyler Shandro at the announcement of the ,Alberta Crime Prevention grant program on Aug. 24. (Screengrab)

By Chris Brown / CHAT News Today

Provincial Politics

Province announces new grant program for crime prevention

Aug 24, 2022 | 4:46 PM

Alberta will provide $5.2 million in grant money over the next two years for programs and projects designed to prevent and reduce crime in the province.

Groups and organizations can now apply for the Alberta Crime Prevention grant to fund their projects and initiatives.

The funding will support the delivery of crime prevention, community safety and well-being programs. Programs may include initiatives or projects to reduce the risk of domestic violence, youth outreach programs, and training and staffing for crime prevention organizations in rural Alberta.

“The safety of Albertans is our top priority,” says Tyler Shandro, minister of justice and solicitor general, in a statement. “Alberta’s government is working to support public safety and will continue taking action to ensure the safety and well-being of our families and friends. The available grants will help ensure we keep Alberta’s communities safe and crime-free for generations to come.”

The grant provides one-time funding of $25,000 to $150,000 per year for projects and initiatives for up to two years.

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Jean Bota, president of the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association, says supports like this grant allow her group to continue “work to ensure the safety of Albertans and their communities through education and crime prevention awareness.”

Organizations can learn more about the grant, eligibility requirements and how to apply online at Alberta Crime Prevention grant. Applications will be accepted until Sept. 30.

Eligible projects and initiatives must support one of the following:

• the delivery of crime prevention/community safety and well-being programs, services and/or supports
• the delivery of youth gang prevention and exit programs, services and/or supports
• activities that enhance the skills, knowledge and capacity of an organization and/or community to help them deliver crime prevention/community safety and well-being programs, including:
• the development and delivery of information, training and resources/tools
• public education and awareness activities
• initiatives to address emerging issues and trends in crime prevention
• the implementation of a public/community safety plan

Recipients must be in Alberta and be:

• a registered not-for-profit or charity
• a First Nation or Metis Settlement
• a municipality
• a community-based police program or service
• a community group with a designated fiscal agent