Community organisations and local councils across NSW are being encouraged to submit their grant applications for the Community Building Partnership (CBP) program to help make their town or suburb a better place to live, work, learn and play.
The program invests in infrastructure projects – such as men’s sheds – that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes while promoting community participation, inclusion and cohesion.
Since 2009, the program has awarded more than $436 million to more than 19,700 projects across the state, from access ramps for community halls to resurfacing the local sporting grounds.
Incorporated not-for-profit community organisations and local councils are eligible to apply for grants of between $5000 and $150,000.
Grants must be for building, refurbishing or repairing community infrastructure, or for buying freestanding equipment or vehicles.
Each state electorate receives a maximum of $300,000 in funding and applications are assessed against other proposed projects within the same electorate.
Grant applications close at 5pm on Friday, October 27.
State member for Campbelltown is an enthusiastic supporter of the program.
“This program is one of the most influential on our local community and it is great to see it launched again,” Mr Warren said.
“I have had so many people ask about these grants, and I’m happy to be able to provide them with the opportunity to apply now.”
One of the South Western Sydney region’s newest members of parliament, Nathan Hagarty, is also jumping on board and encouraging community groups in his electorate of Leppington to apply for funding this year.
“With Leppington rapidly growing, local organisations have an important role to play in fostering an emerging sense of community,’’ Mr Hagarty said.
“They are vital in supporting community needs and providing community facilities.
“These grants allow local organisations to grow and to continue to do their important work, from sporting clubs and P&Cs to Councils.
“This is a great program to kickstart a community project and I encourage every organisation that is eligible to apply.”
To apply for a grant visit the Community Building Partnership website: nsw.gov.au/cbp
