Community safety across the state will receive a $70,000 boost with the launch of RAA’s latest round of annual Regional Safety Grants.

Non-profit community organisations can apply for a share of $70,000 worth of grants which are dedicated to improving safety in regional South Australia, home to almost 200,000 RAA members.

The grants reflect RAA’s commitment to supporting regional communities by funding safety projects, including the provision of firefighting and lifesaving equipment.

RAA Insurance Chief Executive Tom Griffiths said RAA had provided almost $500,000 in grants to around 150 community groups since 2013/14.

“These community groups include volunteer firefighters, sporting and Surf Life Saving clubs, progress associations, scouts and schools,” Mr Griffiths said.

“The annual funding total was increased to $70,000 – or 40% – at the last round of grants in recognition of the important role hard working regional community groups play in making their local areas safer during the pandemic. Applications are open for grants ranging from $500 to $70,000.

“Fundraising for these important projects can be difficult for small regional communities, which is why RAA’s Regional Safety Grants play an important part in providing much needed funds.”

Mr Griffiths said RAA Insurance has funded grassroots projects for road safety, security, medical equipment and children’s education, alongside our ongoing commitment to bushfire safety projects.

“Our grants have made a difference from the West Coast to the Far North, the South East and regions in between,” he said.

Visit www.raa.com.au/grants for information and applications, which close on Monday.