Community groups and local organisations in Blackpool are being encouraged to apply for a share of a new grant fund as part of a wider effort to prevent crime across Lancashire. Launched on 12 May 2026 by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, the initiative offers up to £5,000 per project using cash seized from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
The funding is designed to support initiatives that tackle anti-social behaviour and help keep neighbourhoods safe. Priority will be given to projects that focus on youth diversion or the prevention of violence against women and girls. According to the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire, this move reinvests money taken from offenders directly back into the communities they have harmed.
The grant programme will run on a rolling basis, but interested groups should note that the first round of applications closes on 17 June 2026. This timing is intended to support activities throughout the summer holidays, a period when local authorities and police services often see an increase in anti-social behaviour. Organisations eligible to apply include charities, community groups, Parish and Town Councils, and Community Safety Partnerships.
This latest fund builds on the success of a similar programme last year, which reinvested £1.12 million of seized criminal cash across the county and reached more than 66,000 people. The Commissioner is working alongside local Members of Parliament and community partners to ensure the funds reach projects that address the specific needs of local areas like Blackpool.
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