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Grants and funding for safer spaces

Government programs that fund community, workplace and infrastructure safety projects. Most do not name specific products, so whether bollards or barriers qualify depends on your project and the program guidelines. We only list programs that could reasonably include them.

Reviewed 20 Oct 2026
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New South Wales · Small businessOpen · Ongoing

$1,000 SafeWork Small Business Rebate

Up to $1,000

A rebate for workplace safety items that control serious risks. Purchases under $1,000 (ex GST) are reimbursed at their actual value.

Closes
No closing date listed
Who can apply
NSW businesses with up to 50 staff, and not-for-profits with 1 to 50. One rebate per owner every five years.
Funds
Bollards, physical barriers and guard railing, security barriers and industrial anti-slip matting. Installation and freight are not covered.
Fit for Area Safe Products

Strong. Bollards, barriers and matting are on the eligible items list. Owners must complete a SafeWork NSW education activity first.

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Federal · Community groups and councilsOpen · Invitation only

Stronger Communities Programme, Round 10

$2,500 – $20,000

Small capital works in each federal electorate, covering up to 100% of eligible costs. Councils must contribute at least 50% in cash.

Closes
5pm AEDT, 19 Jan 2027. MP nominations close 30 Nov 2026.
Who can apply
Community groups and councils invited by their local federal MP. Not open to for-profit businesses, schools or individuals.
Funds
Small capital works. Equipment and materials are eligible costs.
Fit for Area Safe Products

Conditional. Bollards and barriers are not named. Confirm that your project qualifies as small capital works.

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Federal · State, territory and local governmentOpen

Safer Local Roads Infrastructure Program

Up to $5 million per project

The program lists safety barriers among examples of eligible road-safety upgrades. State, territory and local governments may apply for qualifying public-road projects.

Closes
5pm AEDT, 31 Jan 2027
Who can apply
State, territory and local governments. Councils co-fund 50% (urban) to 90% (remote).
Funds
Construction on public roads, including safety barriers as part of road upgrade works.
Potential project fit — confirm eligibility

Area Safe Products supplies barrier products that may be relevant to some projects funded by this program. The grant does not confirm these products as eligible items. Product eligibility is determined by the grant guidelines and project approval. Applicants should check the current guidelines and confirm eligibility with the grant administrator before including products in a project budget.

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Federal · Schools, councils, communityNo round found

Safer Communities Fund, Infrastructure Grants

$10,000 – $500,000 (Round 6)

Crime prevention infrastructure at schools, places of worship, community organisations and councils. Round 6 covered up to 100% of eligible costs.

Last round
Round 6 closed 19 Aug 2021
Who can apply
Schools, councils, places of worship and community organisations.
Funds
Round 6 listed bollards, fencing and gates, CCTV, lighting and blast-resistant walls.
Fit for Area Safe Products

Good. Bollards were eligible in Round 6. No current round has been announced, so check business.gov.au.

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Queensland · Councils and small businessLast round closed

Secure Communities Partnership Program

Councils up to $400,000

Safety and security infrastructure. Councils can apply for up to two grants. Small businesses received $5,000 to $20,000 in Round 2.

Last round
Round 2 closed. Next round date not published.
Who can apply
Queensland councils, and small and family businesses affected by crime. Most councils must co-contribute.
Funds
Council guidelines (Round 2): bollards, lockable fencing, gates and barriers, lighting, CCTV and alarms.
Fit for Area Safe Products

Good. Round 2 council guidelines list bollards and barriers as eligible. Confirm against the next round's guidelines.

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Programs marked "Last round closed" or "No round found" have run before, and the next round has not been announced. Use the form to tell us which grant you are planning for and when your project needs to start.

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Most programs ask for a supplier quote with the application. Tell us about the project and we will prepare the quote. Call 1300 613 880 if you are close to a deadline, or email [email protected].

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Reviewed 20 October 2026 against each program's published page or guidelines. Programs are not listed where we could not find a reasonable basis for bollards or barriers to qualify. Dates and amounts can change. Confirm eligibility and closing dates with the funding body before you apply. Whether a product is eligible depends on the program guidelines. Area Safe Products is not affiliated with any funding body and cannot guarantee that a grant will be awarded.