Regional schools, clubs and community groups are being encouraged to apply for a share of $70,000 to help with new projects from today, as RAA’s Regional Safety Grants open for applications.

The RAA Regional Safety Grant program is an annual initiative aimed at supporting vital projects or activities that benefit regional safety, and has provided almost half a million dollars in grants since 2013.

Any non-profit, school or organisation based in regional SA can apply for a grant of up to $10,000 to help fund a safety project, with applications open until Tuesday 8 October.

RAA Insurance Chief Executive Tara Page says the state’s largest member organisation was proud to give back to regional South Australian communities.

“Our Regional Safety Grants have helped organisations from the West Coast to the Far North, the South East and regions in between,” she says.

“Previous grants recipients include CFS clubs, school, sporting clubs and more – to help pay for vital safety projects and equipment such as defibrillators, security lighting and safer playgrounds.

“We encourage any regional organisation with a safety project in mind to apply for a grant of up to $10,000 through our Regional Safety Grants program.”

A few of last year’s recipients included Strathalbyn CFS and Cape Jervis Community Recreation Club, which received $8,989 for solar security and safety lighting.