ClosedNon-Profit2023 round

Community Building Partnership 2023 round — NSW

$5K – $150K available

Department of Communities and Justice

The Community Building Partnership 2023 round provides grants for community infrastructure projects in New South Wales that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes and promote community participation, inclusion and cohesion. Funding supports capital works, equipment purchases and vehicle purchases or modifications for eligible not-for-profit organisations, councils and certain incorporated entities.

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Funding

$5K – $150K

Closed

27 Oct 2023

Duration

up to 22 months

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Applicant must be an eligible incorporated organisation, co-operative, Indigenous organisation, local council or section 355 committee, ACNC-registered trust, or public company limited by guarantee. • Applicant must be based in or registered for operation in New South Wales where applicable. • Application must be submitted through SmartyGrants. • Applicant must apply under its own legal name and ABN, if applicable. • Applicant must have acquitted CBP2019, CBP2020 and CBP2021 projects by 2023-10-27 unless an active approved extension is in place. • ACNC-listed organisations must have a current and up-to-date ACNC record. • Local councils and section 355 committees must provide dollar-for-dollar matched funding in cash. • Funding request must be between $5,000 and $150,000. • Project must be located in New South Wales. • Project must involve eligible capital works, freestanding equipment, or vehicle purchase/modification. • Project must be able to be completed by 2025-08-31. • Only one project location is permitted per application. • Applications for vehicle purchases must be separate from capital works and equipment applications. • Projects must not have commenced before 2023-10-27. • Development Application approval must be provided at application time where required. • Applications requesting $30,001 or above must include quotes. • Applications must include a detailed and itemised project budget for the full requested amount. • Capital works projects require property or landowner consent. • Applicant must hold current public liability insurance of at least $5 million. • Ineligible applicants include individuals, unincorporated organisations, for-profit commercial organisations, proprietary companies, government agencies, and organisations applying on behalf of another organisation.
Applicants must be eligible New South Wales-based incorporated not-for-profit entities, certain co-operatives and associations, Indigenous organisations, local councils and section 355 committees, trusts registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, or public companies limited by guarantee. Applications must be submitted through SmartyGrants under the applicant's own legal name and ABN where applicable. Applicants must have acquitted CBP2019, CBP2020 and CBP2021 projects by 27 October 2023 unless an approved extension is in place. Projects must be located in New South Wales, request between $5,000 and $150,000, involve eligible capital works, equipment or vehicle purchases, have one project location per application, and be capable of completion by 31 August 2025. Additional documentation may be required, including Development Application approval where required, quotes for requests of $30,001 and above, a detailed itemised budget, landowner consent for capital works, and public liability insurance. Local councils and section 355 committees must provide matched funding.

What's Funded

Construction, refurbishment, repair and maintenance of community infrastructure; purchase of freestanding equipment; and purchase or modification of vehicles such as cars, buses, trucks, trailers and rescue vehicles for community use.

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Expected Outcomes

Projects are expected to enhance community facilities, meet community needs, increase participation, inclusion and cohesion, and deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes. Funded projects must be completed by 31 August 2025.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitcooperativeindigenous_organisationlocal_governmenttrustother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitycapital_expendituresustainabilityother

Keywords

community infrastructurecapital worksequipmentvehiclescommunity participationinclusioncohesionNew South Wales

Official Grant Page

Department of Communities and Justice

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Community Building Partnership 2023 round?

The Community Building Partnership 2023 round is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Communities and Justice in Australia, providing $5K – $150K in funding. The Community Building Partnership 2023 round provides grants for community infrastructure projects in New South Wales that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes and promote community participation, inclusion and cohesion. Funding supports capital works, equipment purchases and vehicle purchases or modifications for eligible not-for-profit organisations, councils and certain incorporated entities.
2

How much funding does the Community Building Partnership 2023 round provide?

The Community Building Partnership 2023 round provides $5K – $150K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 22 months.
3

Who is eligible for the Community Building Partnership 2023 round?

  • Applicant must be an eligible incorporated organisation, co-operative, Indigenous organisation, local council or section 355 committee, ACNC-registered trust, or public company limited by guarantee.
  • Applicant must be based in or registered for operation in New South Wales where applicable.
  • Application must be submitted through SmartyGrants.
  • Applicant must apply under its own legal name and ABN, if applicable.
  • Applicant must have acquitted CBP2019, CBP2020 and CBP2021 projects by 2023-10-27 unless an active approved extension is in place.
  • ACNC-listed organisations must have a current and up-to-date ACNC record.
  • Local councils and section 355 committees must provide dollar-for-dollar matched funding in cash.
  • Funding request must be between $5,000 and $150,000.
  • Project must be located in New South Wales.
  • Project must involve eligible capital works, freestanding equipment, or vehicle purchase/modification.
  • Project must be able to be completed by 2025-08-31.
  • Only one project location is permitted per application.
  • Applications for vehicle purchases must be separate from capital works and equipment applications.
  • Projects must not have commenced before 2023-10-27.
  • Development Application approval must be provided at application time where required.
  • Applications requesting $30,001 or above must include quotes.
  • Applications must include a detailed and itemised project budget for the full requested amount.
  • Capital works projects require property or landowner consent.
  • Applicant must hold current public liability insurance of at least $5 million.
  • Ineligible applicants include individuals, unincorporated organisations, for-profit commercial organisations, proprietary companies, government agencies, and organisations applying on behalf of another organisation.
4

When does the Community Building Partnership 2023 round close?

Applications closed on 27 Oct 2023.
5

What activities are funded?

Construction, refurbishment, repair and maintenance of community infrastructure; purchase of freestanding equipment; and purchase or modification of vehicles such as cars, buses, trucks, trailers and rescue vehicles for community use.
6

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