Ontario to Provide $29 Million for Community Safety and Policing Grants

The Ontario government has announced $29 million in funding over three years for police services and their partners through the Community Safety and Policing (CSP) Grant program. According to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the funding is intended to support projects to prevent crime and assist victims across Ontario.

The government stated that the CSP Grant program aims to provide support to initiatives focused on public safety and services for vulnerable people. The program will run from 2023 to 2026. The announcement did not specify which police services or communities, including those in Clarington and Durham Region, will receive funding, nor did it include information about applicants or project details.

The CSP Grant program is administered by the Ministry of the Solicitor General. The government explained that eligible police services can apply for funding under the program guidelines published by the ministry. No additional application details or deadlines were included in the announcement.