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Community Building Partnership 2026 — NSW
$10K – $100K available
Department of Communities and Justice
The Community Building Partnership program provides grants to local community organisations and councils in New South Wales for small local infrastructure projects that strengthen community wellbeing. Funding supports capital works, equipment and vehicles delivered within the relevant NSW electoral district.
Funding
$10K – $100K
Closed
8 May 2026
Duration
up to 20 months
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must be an eligible organisation type, including certain incorporated associations, companies limited by guarantee, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, Indigenous corporations, NSW local councils, section 355 council committees, ACNC-registered trusts, eligible P&C Associations, not-for-profit statutory entities, or non-distributing co-operatives.
• Applicant must hold valid and current public liability insurance with minimum cover of $5000000.
• Applicant must have no outstanding unacquitted Community Building Partnership projects unless an approved extension is in place.
• Project must be delivered in New South Wales within the electoral district for which funding is sought.
• Project must fit one category only: capital works, equipment, or registered vehicle.
• Funding request must be between $10000 and $100000.
• Project must not have commenced before application.
• Project must be fully completed by 2028-01-24.
• Local councils and council committees under section 355 of the Local Government Act 1993 must provide a matched cash contribution equal to the grant amount requested.
• Applicants may submit no more than 2 EOIs per electoral district.
Applicants must be eligible organisation types including incorporated associations registered with NSW Fair Trading, Australian public companies limited by guarantee, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, Indigenous corporations registered with ORIC, NSW local councils, council committees under section 355 of the Local Government Act 1993, trusts registered with the ACNC, eligible P&C Associations, not-for-profit entities incorporated under an Act of Parliament, and non-distributing co-operatives registered with NSW Fair Trading. Applicants must hold valid public liability insurance with minimum cover of $5 million. Projects must be delivered in New South Wales within the electoral district for which funding is sought, fit one category only (capital works, equipment or registered vehicle), request between $10,000 and $100,000, not have commenced, and be completed by 2028-01-24. Applicants must have no outstanding unacquitted CBP projects unless an approved extension is in place. Local councils and section 355 council committees must provide a matched cash contribution equal to the grant amount requested.
What's Funded
Small local infrastructure projects including construction of new community infrastructure, upgrades and repairs to existing infrastructure, purchase of freestanding equipment, and purchase or modification of registered vehicles.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Projects are expected to strengthen community wellbeing by delivering vibrant and active communities, sustainable and resilient communities, and/or inclusive and accessible communities, while demonstrating value for money and the applicant's capacity to deliver on time and within budget.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
non_profitlocal_governmentindigenous_organisationtrustcooperative
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communitycapital_expenditureother
Keywords
community infrastructurelocal infrastructurecommunity wellbeingcapital worksequipmentvehiclesNew South Waleselectoral district
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the Community Building Partnership 2026?
The Community Building Partnership 2026 is a mixed grant offered by Department of Communities and Justice in Australia, providing $10K – $100K in funding. The Community Building Partnership program provides grants to local community organisations and councils in New South Wales for small local infrastructure projects that strengthen community wellbeing. Funding supports capital works, equipment and vehicles delivered within the relevant NSW electoral district.
2
How much funding does the Community Building Partnership 2026 provide?
The Community Building Partnership 2026 provides $10K – $100K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 20 months.
3
Who is eligible for the Community Building Partnership 2026?
- Applicant must be an eligible organisation type, including certain incorporated associations, companies limited by guarantee, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, Indigenous corporations, NSW local councils, section 355 council committees, ACNC-registered trusts, eligible P&C Associations, not-for-profit statutory entities, or non-distributing co-operatives.
- Applicant must hold valid and current public liability insurance with minimum cover of $5000000.
- Applicant must have no outstanding unacquitted Community Building Partnership projects unless an approved extension is in place.
- Project must be delivered in New South Wales within the electoral district for which funding is sought.
- Project must fit one category only: capital works, equipment, or registered vehicle.
- Funding request must be between $10000 and $100000.
- Project must not have commenced before application.
- Project must be fully completed by 2028-01-24.
- Local councils and council committees under section 355 of the Local Government Act 1993 must provide a matched cash contribution equal to the grant amount requested.
- Applicants may submit no more than 2 EOIs per electoral district.
4
When does the Community Building Partnership 2026 close?
Applications closed on 8 May 2026.
5
What activities are funded?
Small local infrastructure projects including construction of new community infrastructure, upgrades and repairs to existing infrastructure, purchase of freestanding equipment, and purchase or modification of registered vehicles.
6
How do I apply for the Community Building Partnership 2026?
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