A total of $600,000 through Transport Accident Commission (TAC) grants will be awarded to recipients to enhance road safety in local communities.
There are two categories of grants available:
- The Road Safety Support Grant, of up to $50,000
- The Road Safety Collaboration Grant, of up to $150,000
In 2024, six community groups and organisations across Victoria received funding, sharing in $350,000 to support local road safety projects.
These included Cultura Geelong, who received a $132,999 Safety Collaboration Grant, and Good Cycles, who received a $50,000 Road Safety Support Grant.
These programs are in support of the government’s Victorian Road Safety Strategy 2021-30, which aims to halve deaths and reduce serious injuries on roads by 2030.
More than $1.1 billion is being invested in road safety initiatives by the government until 2028, as part of the newly launched Road Safety Action Plan 2 to help prevent serious crashes and keep Victorians safe.
Roads and Road Safety Minister Melissa Horne said the government is dedicated to increasing road safety in local communities.
“We’re supporting communities to identify road safety issues and find ways to make roads safer in their local area,” Ms Horne said.
“We continue to invest at record levels in road safety infrastructure that saves lives, reduces injuries, and prevents crashes before they happen.”
Transport Accident Commission chief executive officer Tracey Slatter said that the promotion of road safety lies in the support given to the community.
“We know that community support is essential to creating a culture that prioritises road safety in Victoria,” Ms Slatter said.
“This program empowers community-based groups to identify and deliver road safety projects that cater to the specific needs and concerns of their communities.”
Applications for the 2025 TAC Road Safety Grant Program opened on Monday, February 17 and will close on Wednesday, April 2 at 3pm.
To find out more, visit tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/community/grants
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