A share in $300,000 funding grants is now open to applications from not-for-profit community and sporting groups in the Wollongong electorate under the 2017 Community Building Partnership program (CBP).

Projects may include:

• Construction of community infrastructure;
• Refurbishment, renovation or repair of existing community infrastructure;
• Purchase of capital equipment items with a minimum individual asset value of $2,500.

Wollongong MP, Paul Scully, said last year’s CBP applications totalled $1.5 million from community and sporting groups in his electorate.

CBP applications open on Monday, 26 June 2017 at 9am and close on Wednesday, 9 August 2017 at 5pm.

Applications must be completed online and more information may be found at www.communitybuildingpartnerships.nsw.gov.au

Comments attributable to Paul Scully MP:

“The Community Building Partnership program is a fantastic opportunity for local community and sporting groups in my electorate to get a share of $300,000 to help some projects get off the ground.

“Many local groups have big plans and spend a lot of time fundraising and projects take many years.

“I encourage all not-for-profit community and sport groups in the Wollongong electorate to start thinking about whether they have a suitable project which may be eligible for a share of the $300,000 on offer under the 2017 Community Building Partnership program.

“The CBP, an initiative of the former NSW Labor Government in 2010, is growing in popularity within the community.”