Community groups, schools, local government and driver educators in the Moreton Bay region all have an opportunity to improve safety on our roads with the latest round of the Queensland Government’s Community Road Safety Grants now available.

State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan MP, said that more than $5 million would be available through the scheme in the 2016-17 financial year.

“Parents and Citizens or Parents and Friends school groups, local government, not-for-profit and community organisations can apply for up to $25,000 for short-term to small-scale projects to target road safety locally,” Mr Ryan said.

“The funding is also intended to provide greater support for road safety education programs in schools and initiatives to assist young drivers obtain their 100 hours of supervised driving.

“The Community Road Safety Grants initiative provides a tangible way for communities to contribute to reducing fatalities and serious injuries on Queensland roads.”

Mr Ryan said the Community Road Safety Grants initiative was part of a suite of actions announced with the Queensland Road Safety Action Plan 2015-17 last year.

“Under this action plan, the Queensland Government is delivering more than $500 million on road safety programs incorporating education and community engagement, enforcement, technology, research and improved road infrastructure,” he said.

“The Queensland Government’s Road Safety Strategy calls on everyone in the community – government, business and citizens – to take action to improve safety on our roads.”

Applications are open now and close on 29 March 2016. For more information on how to apply for a Community Road Safety Grant, go to www.tmr.qld.gov.au/roadsafetygrants.