ClosedNon-Profit2021
2021 Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Program — NSW
$750K – $7.5M available
NSW Reconstruction Authority
The 2021 Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Program provided $52.5 million to help rebuild, repair and enhance storm and flood damaged community infrastructure in targeted affected local government areas in New South Wales. Funding supported the social recovery of communities through restoration of local community assets.
Funding
$750K – $7.5M
Closed
28 Apr 2022
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must be a local council or a Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC).
• Applicant must own and/or manage critical local community infrastructure within at least one targeted local government area.
• Applicant must be a legal entity.
• Applicant must hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN).
• Applicant must have current public liability insurance with minimum coverage of $20 million.
• Applicant must complete a CLIRP Asset Repair Plan outlining projects, scope, funding, timeframes and delivery model.
• Australian or New South Wales government agencies are ineligible.
• State Owned Corporations are ineligible.
• Community organisations, not-for-profit organisations and volunteer organisations are ineligible.
• Joint organisations of councils are ineligible.
• Private for-profit businesses are ineligible.
• Projects for essential public assets under the DRFA 2018, associated assets, or projects already funded by other grants or insurance are ineligible.
Applicants must be a local council or a Local Aboriginal Land Council that owns and/or manages critical local community infrastructure within at least one targeted local government area, be a legal entity, and hold an Australian Business Number. Applicants must also have current public liability insurance with minimum coverage of $20 million and complete a CLIRP Asset Repair Plan. Ineligible applicants include Australian or New South Wales government agencies, State Owned Corporations, community organisations, not-for-profit organisations, volunteer organisations, joint organisations of councils, and private for-profit businesses. Ineligible projects include essential public assets under the DRFA 2018 such as roads, tunnels and utility bridges, associated assets such as road furniture and retaining walls, and projects already funded through other government grants or insurance claims.
What's Funded
Repair, rebuild or enhancement of directly impacted local community infrastructure such as recreational and service buildings including libraries, youth and senior citizen facilities, tourism, arts and culture facilities, sport and recreation facilities, playing fields and courts, and parks and playgrounds including equipment, furniture, fencing, shades, facilities and amenities.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Repaired, restored and enhanced community infrastructure in storm and flood affected areas, supporting social recovery in targeted local government areas.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
local_governmentindigenous_organisation
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communitycapital_expenditureother
Keywords
storm recoveryflood recoverycommunity infrastructurelocal councilsLocal Aboriginal Land CouncilsrebuildingrepairNew South Wales
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the 2021 Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Program?
The 2021 Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Program is a non-profit grant offered by NSW Reconstruction Authority in Australia, providing $750K – $7.5M in funding. The 2021 Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Program provided $52.5 million to help rebuild, repair and enhance storm and flood damaged community infrastructure in targeted affected local government areas in New South Wales. Funding supported the social recovery of communities through restoration of local community assets.
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How much funding does the 2021 Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Program provide?
The 2021 Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Program provides $750K – $7.5M in funding.
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Who is eligible for the 2021 Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Program?
- Applicant must be a local council or a Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC).
- Applicant must own and/or manage critical local community infrastructure within at least one targeted local government area.
- Applicant must be a legal entity.
- Applicant must hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN).
- Applicant must have current public liability insurance with minimum coverage of $20 million.
- Applicant must complete a CLIRP Asset Repair Plan outlining projects, scope, funding, timeframes and delivery model.
- Australian or New South Wales government agencies are ineligible.
- State Owned Corporations are ineligible.
- Community organisations, not-for-profit organisations and volunteer organisations are ineligible.
- Joint organisations of councils are ineligible.
- Private for-profit businesses are ineligible.
- Projects for essential public assets under the DRFA 2018, associated assets, or projects already funded by other grants or insurance are ineligible.
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When does the 2021 Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Program close?
Applications closed on 28 Apr 2022.
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What activities are funded?
Repair, rebuild or enhancement of directly impacted local community infrastructure such as recreational and service buildings including libraries, youth and senior citizen facilities, tourism, arts and culture facilities, sport and recreation facilities, playing fields and courts, and parks and playgrounds including equipment, furniture, fencing, shades, facilities and amenities.
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