Victorian community organisations and groups will get a total of $600,000 in grants from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to develop and implement local road safety projects.
The funding, part of the TAC’s Road Safety Grant Program, will support two categories of initiatives – Road Safety Support Grants of up to $50,000 and Road Safety Collaboration Grants of up to $150,000.
Successful applicants will work alongside TAC’s road safety experts to address unique safety challenges in their communities.
“The TAC Road Safety Grant Program enables Victorian community groups and organisations to take practical, evidence-based action to reduce road trauma,“ said Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne.
Last year, nine Victorian groups received over $360,000 in grants for projects aimed at improving road safety. This included culturally tailored education workshops for newly arrived refugees, car seat fittings for disadvantaged families, and programs teaching bike safety skills to children with autism.
“Local communities understand the unique safety challenges in their areas, and we are committed to supporting them to deliver grassroots solutions that save lives and make our roads safer for all Victorians,“ Horne added.
TAC CEO Tracey Slatter said the grants program empowers communities to take an active role in improving road safety.
“The TAC Road Safety Grant Program supports community groups to take an active role in making their local roads safer, building a culture where road safety is a shared responsibility and ensuring projects reflect the needs of local communities,“ Ms Slatter stated.
Expressions of interest for the Collaboration Grants opened on Monday, with full applications for both grant categories due by April 15.
Visit tac.vic.gov.au/roadsafetygrants for more information.
