Open to any community groups interested in applying for funding.
The Community Building Partnership Program is designed to support and a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive community by the enhancement or construction of community infrastructure.
There is a pool of $200,000 available for projects in the Newtown electorate. You must be a not-for-profit, incorporated group. Projects eligible for funding are:
- Construction of new facilities;
- Repair or upgrade to existing facilities; and/or
- Purchase of capital equipment with a life expectancy of 15+ years that delivers new or enhanced community services.
Successful grant applications from 2014 included:
- Centre fitout for the Asylum Seekers Centre, Newtown
- Installation of a hearing loop at St Luke’s Church, Enmore
- Creating a natural outdoor children’s playspace at the Greek Orthodox Community Children’s service in Petersham
- Improved disability Access at ACON, Surry Hills
- Maritime training at Tribal Warrior, Redfern
Most successful grants from 2014 were for amounts of between $4000 and $25,000.
How to apply
- Applications are now open for incorporated not-for-profit organisations in the Newtown electorate
- Applications can only be made online at communitybuildingpartnership.nsw.gov.au
- Applications close Friday 7th August 2015. Late applications will not be received.
- Successful applications will be announced December 2015
- Jenny’s office is available to give advice and feedback on your application. Come to our information session on 6pm Thursday 30 July 2015, or call to make an appointment.
Program criteria:
- The project develops a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive community by enhancement or construction of community infrastructure that is pivotal to local community members and support activities and services needed by local communities.
- Projects which encourage participation in activities or services needed by a broad section of the community and which promote inclusion by disadvantaged sections of the community.
- Projects which provide value for money by leveraging other resources to deliver the community infrastructure.
- Projects that will create employment during the construction and/or ongoing employment, or allow for the activity or service delivery to continue.
- The capacity and experience of the organisation to deliver the project.
Assessment:
Applications will be assessed by the Member for Newtown, and an Independent Review Panel. Applications are assessed against all five criteria and forwarded to the Premier for final approval.