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RAA Regional Safety Grants now open for applications

2 October, 2025

RAA is accelerating its support for regional safety, with $125,000 up for grabs in its annual Regional Safety Grants program – a significant increase from last year's $70,000.

For the past 12 years, the program has empowered regional communities to drive safety initiatives, with grants of up to $10,000 available for worthwhile projects.

Since 2013, the program has injected well over half a million dollars into regional South Australia, supporting projects that make a real difference to community safety.

RAA General Manager Community & Corporate Affairs Emily Perry said RAA was focused on delivering more for RAA members and their communities.

“Supporting the South Australian community is at the heart of RAA – it’s what we do,” Ms Perry said.

“This program is a testament to our commitment to improving the lives of our regional members and their communities.”

Some of last year’s grant recipient projects include:

  • Royal Life Saving Society South Australia’s Regional Safety Program – $9,000 to deliver water safety and first aid training to teenagers in the Riverland.
  • Booleroo Melrose Wilmington (BMW) Football Club’s behind-goal netting project – $10,000 to enhance safety for players and officials.
  • Ceduna Community Children’s Centre’s Speed Awareness Project – $10,000 to install speed indicator devices and promote road safety.
  • CFS Williamstown Brigade’s increase rescue capability project – $5,500 for a Forcible Entry Tool T1 to provide faster and easier access in road crash rescue incidents.

Regional schools, clubs, and community groups can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to fund safety projects or activities.

Applications are open from October 1 until October 30.

For more information and to apply, visit the RAA website.