The Commissioner has responsibility for a number of important grants and funds that work to improve community safety on Merseyside.
Community groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises are invited to bid for a slice of these funds to help make Merseyside an even better place to work, live and visit.
We will also use this page to publicise external funding opportunity that our community safety partners may be eligible to apply for and which would help to cut crime and provide support for victims.
Please find out more about these grants below:
Youth Diversion Fund
The Commissioner has launched her summer Youth Diversion Fund for the second year running. This offers community organisations, charities and groups the chance to apply for a one-off cash boost for grassroots initiatives offering safe and engaging activities for young people.
Find out more and apply
Violence against Women and Girls: Specialist and Support Services
The Home Office is currently inviting bids for Specialist Service Provision supporting victims of Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG).
Find out more and apply
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence funding opportunity
Charities which support survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence are being invited to submit bids for vital funding by the region’s Police Commissioner.
Find out more and apply
Crime and Disorder Reduction Grants
Crime and disorder reduction grants are used to provide funding to organisation which help to tackle these issues in Merseyside.
Find out more and apply
Crime Prevention Fund
The Commissioner's Crime Prevention Fund gives organisations, charities and social enterprises the opportunity to bid for up to £25,000 to help prevent crime and protect their communities.
Find out more and apply
Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Intervention Fund
Charities and other organisations which work specifically with perpetrators of domestic abuse are being invited to express interest for vital funding by the region’s Police Commissioner.
Find out more and apply
Sports | Arts | Culture Fund
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has announced nearly half a million pounds is being invested through the region’s Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) to build brighter futures for young people across the region.
Find out more and apply