Grants up to £20k now available to local voluntary and community safety groups tackling crime and building communities

The PFCC Community Safety Development Fund 2025/26 is now open for applications up to £20k.

The Community Safety Development Fund (CSDF) 2025/26, is designed to support the local voluntary and community safety sector in tackling crime and anti-social behaviour across the county, building safer and stronger communities. Groups can now apply to the CSDF for grants up to £20k.

The fund is now open to applications and groups are invited to apply by Wednesday 10th September.

For more information about the Community Safety Development Fund, including criteria and how to apply, visit here Community Grants - Essex PFCC

Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, and chair of the Violence and Vulnerability Partnership said: “Projects that are embedded in their communities are uniquely placed to understand the needs of the young people, families and communities they work with. This understanding provides the targeted support needed to address issues such as serious violence, anti-social behaviour and lack of engagement in education, crime and social isolation.”

“It is only by working together and using the knowledge that exists at a local level, that we build stronger, safer communities and happier, healthier young people. I look forward to seeing what projects and initiatives are funded, continuing our priority to make Essex a safe place to live, work and grow up in.”