TAC Road Safety Grant Program

Road safety is everyone's responsibility. Those within the community may be best placed to identify specific problems and implement solutions relevant to their unique communities.

The TAC Road Safety Grant Program provides funding to support the development and implementation of community-based road safety projects.

DTP Community Road Safety Grant Program Transition to TAC

From 2027, the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP)'s Community Road Safety Grants Program will transition to the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and be incorporated into the TAC's existing road safety grant offerings.

The aim is to make it easier for community groups, local government authorities and schools to identify suitable funding opportunities for projects that aim to improve road safety outcomes across Victoria.

Why is the change happening?

Make it easier to find and access suitable road safety funding opportunities.

Reduce confusion by consolidating two community grant programs into a single program delivered by one government agency.

Provide a consistent, straightforward experience for groups applying for funding.

Enable a more coordinated approach to improving road safety outcomes across Victoria.

What does this mean for potential applicants?

Beginning with the 2027 grant round:

Community road safety grants previously offered through DTP will be available through the TAC.

Updated TAC Road Safety Grant Program funding guidelines will be published on the TAC website in February.

A briefing session will also be held in February, and pre-application support will be provided to help applicants understand the new program and to support the submission of applications aligned with the program guidelines.

Applicants will continue to apply through SmartyGrants.

FAQs

What is changing?
The Community Road Safety Grants Program (CRSGP) is transitioning from the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) road safety grant offerings in 2027.

Why is it changing?
The change aims to make it easier for community groups, local government authorities, and schools to identify suitable funding opportunities and access support for projects that aim to improve road safety outcomes across Victoria.

What does it mean for current DTP Community Road Safety Grant recipients?
Existing approved funding and project commitments from the 2026/27 CRSGP round will not be affected. These projects will continue to be managed by DTP for the duration of the funding agreement.

What does it mean for current TAC Road Safety Grant recipients?
Existing approved funding and project commitments from the 2026 TAC Road Safety Grant Program round will not be affected.

Where do I find information about future community road safety funding opportunities?
Future funding opportunities will be available through the TAC, with updated information about eligibility, funding rounds and application processes published on TAC channels in February 2027.

When will the updated 2027 TAC Road Safety Grant Program guidelines be available?
The updated guidelines, including eligibility, funding streams, and application and reporting requirements, will be published in February 2027 and made available on the TAC website.

Will there be additional support and information available?
A briefing session will be held in February 2027, shortly after the updated grant guidelines are released.

Pre-application support will be available to all potential applicants, providing project guidance and advice aligned with program guidelines.

Who is eligible to apply for the updated TAC Road Safety Grant Program?
To be eligible for funding, applicants must be financially viable and be one of the following organisation types: incorporated association, community trust, registered not-for-profit or charity, social enterprise, local government authority, or schools.

Applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, relevant insurance, as the TAC will not provide it.

Terms and Conditions

The 2027 TAC Road Safety Grant Program Terms and Conditions will be made available closer the round opening.

Previously funded projects

See examples of previously funded projects from the TAC Road Safety Grant Program.

Please note this program was revised in 2023 so not all projects beyond that year would be eligible through the current program.

Contact us

For further information or support, please contact the TAC Road Safety Grants Team via email at rsgrants@tac.vic.gov.au.


TAC Road Safety Grant Program Road safety is everyone's responsibility. Those within the community may be best placed to identify specific problems and implement solutions relevant to their unique communities. The TAC Road Safety Grant Program provides funding to support the development and implementation of community-based road safety projects. DTP Community Road Safety Grant Program Transition to TAC From 2027, the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP)'s Community Road Safety Grants Program will transition to the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and be incorporated into the TAC's existing road safety grant offerings. The aim is to make it easier for community groups, local government authorities and schools to identify suitable funding opportunities for projects that aim to improve road safety outcomes across Victoria. Why is the change happening? Make it easier to find and access suitable road safety funding opportunities. Reduce confusion by consolidating two community grant programs into a single program delivered by one government agency. Provide a consistent, straightforward experience for groups applying for funding. Enable a more coordinated approach to improving road safety outcomes across Victoria. What does this mean for potential applicants? Beginning with the 2027 grant round: Community road safety grants previously offered through DTP will be available through the TAC. Updated TAC Road Safety Grant Program funding guidelines will be published on the TAC website in February. A briefing session will also be held in February, and pre-application support will be provided to help applicants understand the new program and to support the submission of applications aligned with the program guidelines. Applicants will continue to apply through SmartyGrants. FAQs What is changing? The Community Road Safety Grants Program (CRSGP) is transitioning from the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) road safety grant offerings in 2027. Why is it changing? The change aims to make it easier for community groups, local government authorities, and schools to identify suitable funding opportunities and access support for projects that aim to improve road safety outcomes across Victoria. What does it mean for current DTP Community Road Safety Grant recipients? Existing approved funding and project commitments from the 2026/27 CRSGP round will not be affected. These projects will continue to be managed by DTP for the duration of the funding agreement. What does it mean for current TAC Road Safety Grant recipients? Existing approved funding and project commitments from the 2026 TAC Road Safety Grant Program round will not be affected. Where do I find information about future community road safety funding opportunities? Future funding opportunities will be available through the TAC, with updated information about eligibility, funding rounds and application processes published on TAC channels in February 2027. When will the updated 2027 TAC Road Safety Grant Program guidelines be available? The updated guidelines, including eligibility, funding streams, and application and reporting requirements, will be published in February 2027 and made available on the TAC website. Will there be additional support and information available? A briefing session will be held in February 2027, shortly after the updated grant guidelines are released. Pre-application support will be available to all potential applicants, providing project guidance and advice aligned with program guidelines. Who is eligible to apply for the updated TAC Road Safety Grant Program? To be eligible for funding, applicants must be financially viable and be one of the following organisation types: incorporated association, community trust, registered not-for-profit or charity, social enterprise, local government authority, or schools. Applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, relevant insurance, as the TAC will not provide it. Terms and Conditions The 2027 TAC Road Safety Grant Program Terms and Conditions will be made available closer the round opening. Previously funded projects See examples of previously funded projects from the TAC Road Safety Grant Program. Please note this program was revised in 2023 so not all projects beyond that year would be eligible through the current program. Contact us For further information or support, please contact the TAC Road Safety Grants Team via email at rsgrants@tac.vic.gov.au.