Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh encourages our community to apply for the next round of the Community Building Partnership program.
The program secures investment for local infrastructure projects that aim to deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes, while promoting community participation and inclusion.
Since its inception, almost $400 million has been put towards more than 18,000 projects across NSW, including on the Coffs Coast.
“While any funding for our local community is welcome, it is disappointing the program has been cut down by 25 per cent,” said Mr Singh, Shadow Minister for Tourism, Emergency Services and the North Coast.
“It’s great to see the NSW Labor Government has elected to keep this highly successful program, but the fact remains they have reduced the amount from a maximum of $400,000 per electorate to $300,000, which means it obviously won’t go as far.
“Community Building Partnership isn’t about big-money items, it’s about those little projects that make a big difference in our community, which means the $100,000 shortfall could stop four or five projects from getting across the line.
“Of course, I will always fight for every dollar I can get for the Coffs Coast and it’s disheartening that we will get less support, but I hope that doesn’t dissuade people from putting their ideas forward.”
Eligible community groups and local councils are able to apply for grants between $5000 and $150,000, with the average grant awarded around the $20,000 mark.
Applications close on 27 October. For more details, visit www.nsw.gov.au/cbp
