Avon and Somerset Police & Crime Commissioner Community Action Fund

Grant Criteria

This £200,000 annual grant is funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset in order to enable communities to come together and tackle issues in their local area relating to the priorities set out in the Police and Crime Plan.These priorities are to -

• Reduce the impact that anti-social behaviour has in our communities
• Tackle domestic and sexual violence, particularly violence towards women and children
• Prevent and reduce burglary and fear of burglary in your area
• Ensure victims are at the heart of the criminal justice system
• Grants will be awarded with the aspiration of equitable coverage across the force area
• Bids must evidence value for money and be realistic and deliverable with any financial dependencies clearly identified
• Supporting comments from your local police team or other organisations are welcomed

Who can apply?

• Community and other local voluntary organisations in the Avon and Somerset police force area

Will not support

• Bursaries or scholarships
• Projects outside Avon and Somerset
• Building costs are given a very low priority
• Individuals
• Expeditions or trips
• Replacement of statutory funding or salaries