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The NSW Government is continuing the $35 million Community Building Partnership program in 2010.  The Community Building Partnership program provides funds for community groups and local councils to invest in community infrastructure throughout the State.

Last year 1,180 grants were approved for community groups and local councils to build or upgrade local facilities.

This year the NSW Government will contribute a further $35 million to community projects by investing $300,000 in each electoral district, with an additional $100,000 for electorates with relatively higher unemployment.

Community organisations and local councils are encouraged to apply for funding to build and improve community facilities in their local area.

Under the Community Building Partnership, the NSW Government will contribute to the cost of building important community projects to improve the delivery of community services.

Criteria

Applicants should demonstrate how their project will benefit their local community through the building or improvement of facilities to deliver positive social, recreational or environmental outcomes.

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

Projects must be ready to commence by late 2010 and be completed before the end of December 2011.

Applications for funding will be open for 5 weeks – from Tuesday 15 June until Friday 23 July 2010.

Approval

Members of Parliament will:

• invite applications from community groups and local councils in their electoral district
• provide comments and recommendations on the suitability and priority of eligible proposals within their electoral district for the Premier’s consideration.

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