Community Building Partnership

Frequently Asked Questions

The Frequently Asked Questions clarify matters that have been raised by organisations intending to make a grant funding submission. It will continue to be updated in response to inquiries. All potential applicants are encouraged to regularly review the Frequently Asked Questions on this website to ensure that their application addresses the relevant requirements.

 

The NSW Governments $35 million Community Building Partnership program will support local jobs, stimulate growth and improve community facilities.

Community groups and local councils across NSW will be eligible to submit applications for funding that will help support local infrastructure and jobs

The NSW Community Building Partnership will invest $300,000 into building local community projects in every electoral district with an additional $100,000 to be invested in electoral districts with higher unemployment.

Under the partnership, the NSW Government will contribute to the cost of building important community projects and stimulating local economies.

For example, a community group which has commenced raising some of the cost of repairing a local hall roof would be able to apply under the partnership for funding to finish the job getting the project completed faster, maintaining critical local infrastructure, creating local jobs and delivering new facilities.

Criteria

Applicants should demonstrate how their project will deliver positive results for their community, through job creation and community, social, recreational or environmental outcomes.

Applications from local councils will require a commitment of matching funding by the council.

Projects must be ready to commence by late 2009 and be completed before the end of December 2010.

Applications for funding under the partnership open on 22 June and close on 10 August 2009.

Approval

Members of Parliament will:

  • Invite applications from local councils and community groups within their electoral districts.
  • Provide comments and recommendations on the suitability and priority of eligible proposals within their electoral districts for the Premiers consideration.

The Department of Premier and Cabinet will make recommendations to the Premier based on the assessment criteria and information provided by Members of Parliament.

Information and Applications

Application packs are available from your local State Member of Parliament or can be downloaded from www.nsw.gov.au.