Premier's Department NSW Safe Places for Faith Communities Grant Program 2026

📝 About the Program

The Safe Places for Faith Communities Program, funded and administered by Multicultural NSW, aims to support faith communities in gathering safely while preserving their religious heritage. The program emphasizes a resilience-based approach to safety by funding initiatives that:

• Protect people and property.
• Build community cohesion.
• Strengthen safety and security through prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Projects under this program are designed to foster inclusive and resilient communities across New South Wales (NSW).

🎁 Benefits

Grant Amounts:

• Pathway A: Up to $50,000; no evidence-based security risk assessment required.
• Pathway B: $50,000 or more; requires supporting evidence-based security risk assessment.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the grant, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Organization Type: Non-profit sharing organizations managing places of worship or other eligible faith-based locations.
• Location: Must be based within New South Wales.
• Authority: Applicants must hold legal and institutional authority to implement proposed security measures.
• Insurance and Compliance:
  • Must hold public liability, workers' compensation, and volunteer insurance.
  • All prior Multicultural NSW grants must be acquitted.

📅 Application Date and Process

Steps to Apply:

1. Confirm your organization is a non-profit sharing body managing a faith-based location in NSW.
2. Determine the funding pathway:
   • Pathway A: For grants under $50,000.
   • Pathway B: For grants $50,000 or more (requires a risk assessment).
3. Prepare a project plan detailing:
   • Security measures.
   • Objectives.
   • Expected outcomes.
   • Measurement strategies.
4. Provide a balanced and accurate budget, disclosing:
   • Co-contributions.
   • Past/current funding sources.
5. Ensure all legal, insurance, and compliance requirements are met.
6. Submit the application according to Multicultural NSW guidelines before the deadline.

📌 Application Deadline

30 January, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the program on the Premier's Department NSW Safe Places for Faith Communities Grant Program.
• Apply directly via Multicultural NSW SmartyGrants Portal.

This grant program is an excellent opportunity for faith-based organizations in NSW to enhance safety and foster community resilience. Ensure your application is complete and submitted before the deadline to take advantage of this funding initiative!

• Grant Amounts:
  • Pathway A: Up to $50,000; no evidence-based security risk assessment required.
  • Pathway B: $50,000 or more; requires supporting evidence-based security risk assessment.