The Town of Walkerville Safer Suburbs Grant Program provides funding to improve community safety, security and wellbeing through security cameras.
The program reflects Council’s commitment to fostering safe, resilient and connected communities, and directly supports the delivery of the Strategic 10-year Plan – TOWards2035.
This Policy applies to eligible applicants, including residents, local businesses, not-for-profit organisations, community groups and volunteer-based entities operating within the Township.
Council will allocate an annual contribution towards the Safer Suburbs Grant Program as part of the Annual Business Plan.

Who can apply for a grant?

To be eligible for a Safer Suburbs Grant, applicants must be:

• a Town of Walkerville ratepayer living in the Council area;
• a resident living within the Town of Walkerville area (must provide written of approval from property owner or landlord for installation of equipment);
• a not-for-profit organisation or community group based in the Town of Walkerville; or
• a local business operating within the Town of Walkerville that has an Australian Business Number, has current public liability insurance and where relevant, have landlord and/or development approvals.

Funding will be provided towards the purchase of security camera/s, including CCTV installation and home security doorbells.

• Residential applicants are eligible for a grant of up to $100 per application.
• Priority residents (refer Section 4.5) may be eligible for up to $200 per application.
• Businesses and not-for-profit/community groups are eligible for a grant of up to $500 per application.

To view the full terms and conditions please view the Safer Suburbs Grant Policy.

To apply please download and complete the Safer Suburbs Grant Application Form.