Safer Communities Fund

Safer Communities Fund – Workshop
Before applying to the Safer Communities Fund, you will need to be a member of the Funding Network
If you would like more information on Safer Communities Fund, such as:
- Eligibility
- Timetable
- Funding Period
- Improvements made to the process
- Multiple applications
- Thematic areas
- Exclusions
- Support
Please view the PDF presentation given at the Safer Communities Fund workshop or watch the video above.
Application Period and Deadlines
- Application period is 1 April 2025 – 15 May 2025
- Applicants will be notified of the results July/August 2025
- Funding will start 1 October 2025
Application support
We will be running three drop in sessions to support applicants with any questions they may have:
- 16th April – 10:00
- 29th April – 14:00
- 12th May – 10:30
If you would like to attend any of these sessions or need any support outside of these sessions then please email opcc.commissioning@hampshire.police.uk
Guide to applying for funding
Guide to Applying – Accessible version
The guide covers:
- Information to consider before applying
- Commissioning Themes
- Grant criteria and scoring
- Appendices
This document is your go to guide to help support you through the application process.
Application forms
Before applying to the Safer Communities Fund, you will need to be a member of the Funding Network Your application to the Funding Network needs to be processed and approved before 30 April 2025.
To apply for funding from
£500 up to £10,000: Tier One application form
To apply for funding from
£10,0001 to £30,000: Tier Two application form
To apply for funding from
£30,001 to £50,000: Tier Three application form
You can view pdf versions of the all application questions: