Community Building Partnership Program
Local AFL clubs are encouraged to apply for the 2011 Community Building Partnership Program to help improve facilities at their home ground.
In 2009, 1,180 grants were approved for community groups and local councils to build or upgrade local facilities. In 2010, a total of 1,775 grants were approved where in excess of $1.5 million was awarded to help improve community infrastructure and facilities where AFL is played.
About the program
Community organisations and local councils are once again encouraged to apply for funding to build and improve community facilities in their local area. Grant funding of up to $300,000 is available for every electoral district with an additional $100,000 for the forty eight electorates previously identified with higher unemployment rates. The list of funding per electorate is shown at the end of the Guidance Note page.
Who can apply?
• Organisations that are an incorporated not-for-profit organisation
• Local Councils (and their Section 355 Committees) established under the operation of the Local Government Act 1993.
What level of funding is available?
Grants are available up to $300,000
Note: Not for profit organizations are eligible to seek the entire project cost as a grant. Favourable consideration will be given to those projects with a funding contribution (cash or in-kind) from their own or from other sources.
How to apply
All applications must be submitted via the online system. Click here to apply. Please direct any applications to AFL NSW/ACT’s Facilities Coordinator Anthony Brooks, anthony.brooks@aflnswact.com.au or (02) 8333 8003 to assist and support your application.
Criteria
Applicants should demonstrate how their project will benefit their local community through the building or improvement of facilities to deliver positive social, recreational or environmental outcomes.
Applications from local councils require a commitment of matching funding by the council.
Projects must be ready to commence by early 2012 and be completed before the end of March 2013. Applications will be open – from Wednesday 14 September until Monday 31 October 2011.
Approval
Members of Parliament will:
• encourage applications from community groups and local councils in their electoral district
• provide comments and recommendations on the suitability and priority of eligible proposals within their electoral district for the Premier’s consideration.
The Department of Premier and Cabinet will make recommendations to the Premier based on the assessment criteria and information provided by the Members of Parliament and independent review panels.
Information and applications
Information for applicants is available from your local State Member of Parliament or can be downloaded from www.communitybuildingpartnership.nsw.gov.au.
Please direct any applications to AFL NSW/ACT’s Facilities Coordinator Anthony Brooks, anthony.brooks@aflnswact.com.au or (02) 8333 8003 to assist and support your application.
