13 November 2024

 

FAITH Groups will be able to apply for grants of $5,000 to $250,000 under the Safe Places for Faith Communities program, which opened yesterday.

 

NSW Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper said, “The NSW Government is proud of our reputation as a safe place for people to practice their faiths and come together without fear of harm.”

 

“I encourage every eligible group across NSW to apply to assist them to maintain and improve the security of their sacred places so they can continue to be places of guidance and peace for attendees.”

 

The Hon. David Harris Member for Wyong said, “On the Central Coast we are fortunate to have such diversity of faith to showcase our vibrant multicultural community.”

 

“When we invest in areas of worship and commemoration, we are investing in future generations to ensure we can all continue to enjoy the freedom to practice our faith without fear of harm.”

 

This new grant round gives those who missed out in the previous funding round and new applicants a chance to apply for funding to be used anywhere in NSW at eligible faith-based centres, including places of worship, seminaries, religious museums, religious community centres, religious retreats, and places of religious significance.

 

The program takes a holistic approach to safety and security by supporting community preparedness, wellbeing, and resilience, as well as more traditional protective security measures at places where faith communities gather.

 

An information session will be held online on Monday, 18 November 2024 at 4pm. To register for the information session email 'Save Places Grant' by Friday 15 November.

 

To apply, visit 'Safe Places for Faith' community grants 2024-2025. Applications close 3pm, Thursday 19 December 2024.

Name (First & Last):

Email:

Submitting Form...

The server encountered an error.

Subscription received.

SUBSCRIBE