Grants available for community groups

Voluntary and community organisations are being encouraged to apply for grants from the South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner grant scheme.

The funds are for community projects that tackle policing priorities and groups can apply for a grant from £10,000 up to £50,000 in the first round and in April smaller projects get apply for between £1 and £10,000.

In order to be considered for a grant, the projects must target at least one of Commissioner Wright's priorities which are to protect vulnerable people from crime, reduce antisocial behaviour, improve visible policing, prevent re-offending, ensure victims and witnesses receive a better deal.

Forms and further information are available for download from http://www.southyorkshire-pcc.gov.uk and groups have until 3pm on March 6 to submit applications.