Halton. Social and Community Services

Site: Oakville - Halton Regional Centre

Service: Building Safer Communities in Halton Grant

Record #: OAK0009
Last Full Update: 12 Oct 2023

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Public Comments

In 2022, Public Safety Canada introduced the Building Safer Communities Fund, announcing investments of $250 million to help communities tackle the root causes of gun and gang violence across Canada.

Halton Region has been selected to receive a funding allocation of approximately $3.9M over four years.

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1
Toll Free Phone 1-866-442-5866
TTY Phone 905-827-9833
E-Mail buildingsafercommunities@halton.ca
Website www.halton.ca/The-Region/Projects-and-Initiatives/Community-Safety-and-Well-Being-in-Halton#bsc
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, Twitter Twitter, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Daniel Ridsdale, Community Partnerships Advisor; Email: daniel.ridsdale@halton.ca
Alternate Contact Ayaa Mohamad, Community Partnerships Analyst; Email: ayaa.mohamad@halton.ca

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

To support Public Safety Canada’s BSCF program, Halton Region will be redistributing funds through the Building Safer Communities in Halton Grant (BSCG)

  • provides one and two-year grants to eligible community programs and initiatives addressing and preventing gun and gang violence in Halton
  • applications must focus on supporting children, youth and young adults who are or may become vulnerable to gang involvement
  • proposed programs/initiatives can request between $10,000 to $300,000 per year, for up to two years
Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility See Applications Guidelines, (pg 7) for detailed eligibility requirements
Application
  • Intake for 2024 is currently closed
  • Information regarding the 2025 intake will available in August 2024
Languages English ; Interpretive Services - Over 170 languages available
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd
Oakville, ON L6M 3L1
 
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Intersection Bronte Rd and North Service Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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