City Safety Grant

The City Safety Grant provides commercial businesses and incorporated bodies funding to improve the late-night economy, community safety and connectivity around licenced venues and surrounding areas within the City Centre.

The grant seeks to: Assist licenced venues and businesses to create safer public environments Decrease instances of risky or offensive behaviour or violence Increase opportunities for CCTV and surveillance in key locations Encourage patrons not to congregate on public streets late at night Create a safer night-time environment for all patrons Reduce late-night drug and alcohol related violence

 

Applications are accepted from commercial properties or incorporated bodies within the Mackay Safe Night Precinct Boundary as determined by the Queensland Government.

Successful projects are eligible for a co-contribution from council of up to 50 per cent of the total project costs, with a maximum funding amount of up to $3000 (ex GST), per commercial property.

2026 - 2027 City Safety Grant program is now live!
If you have a project that will help improve safety, security and activation within the Mackay City Centre, we encourage you to apply.> Applications close Friday, August 28.

 

View the Grant Guidelines Apply via SmartyGrants