Deadline: 14-May-21
The NSW Government is inviting applications for 2021 Community Building Partnership (CBP) Grants Program.
The NSW Government is investing in infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental, and recreational outcomes, while also promoting community participation, inclusion and cohesion.
Funding Information
- There is a maximum of $300,000 to allocate in each electorate.
- Incorporated not-for-profit community organisations and local councils are eligible to apply for grants of between $5,000 and $150,000.
- The average grant awarded is around $20,000.
Eligible Projects
CBP will consider funding requests between $5,000 and $150,000 for projects involving:
- capital works including construction of new community infrastructure as well as refurbishment, repair and maintenance of existing community infrastructure
- the purchase of equipment with a minimum individual asset value of more than $5,000
- the purchase of vehicle/s with a minimum individual asset value of more than $5,000.
Ineligible Projects
- Projects that have commenced works prior to the grant round closing date (14 May 2021)
- Projects located outside of NSW
- Projects that seek funding to:
- run workshops, training or facilitation
- stage events or exhibit displays
- undertake filming or recording
- cover operating costs or recurrent expenses, such as staff costs, insurance, leases, bills, consumables and disposables
- deliver programs or services
- undertake studies or investigations
- purchase land or buildings (fixed assets)
- Projects that involve the development of private or commercial ventures, including licensed areas of registered clubs such as liquor and/or gaming areas
- Projects receiving funding from grant programs for the same scope of works
- Projects that should be funded as a core responsibility from another source, such as a local government, the NSW Government or the Australian Government
- Project works or costs that are covered by insurance claims (e.g., repairs following weather events)
- Joint application/application submitted on behalf of an auspice organisation
- Application from an unincorporated entity
- Projects seeking funding exclusively for costs associated with planning, or a development consent application.
Eligibility Criteria
- NSW association and non-distributing co-operatives registered with NSW Fair Trading
- Local Aboriginal Land Council or Indigenous corporations registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations
- NSW local councils (and their section 355 committees) operating under the Local Government Act 1993. Must provide evidence of cash matching at the time of application
- Not-for-profit entities incorporated under an Act of Parliament
- Trusts that are registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
- Public companies limited by guarantee.
Assessment Criteria
The assessment process is competitive. Applications will be evaluated on how they address the program assessment criteria, as well as how they compare to other applications from the same electorate. Eligible projects will be assessed against four equally weighted program criteria:
- Enhancing facilities: the project develops a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive community through the enhancement or construction of community infrastructure.
- Meeting community needs: the project supports activities and services needed by local communities.
- Increasing community participation: the project encourages participation in activities or services needed by a broad section of the community.
- The organisation’s capacity: the applicant has the capacity to deliver the project on time and within scope.
For more information, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/projects/community-building-partnership/cbp2021-round#cbp2021-round-application-deadline
