Charlestown - CBP 2026

Community Building Partnership (CBP) 2026 Grant Program - Charlestown 

Welcome to the CBP 2026 Program for the Electoral District of Charlestown. This program provides an opportunity for local community organisations and councils to strengthen the wellbeing of NSW communities through small local infrastructure projects.

The local Member of Parliament (MP) has prepared the below summary of the electoral district priorities to provide guidance to applicants considering lodging an Expression of Interest (EOI) for 2026 CBP funding in the electoral district of Charlestown. 

Electoral District Priorities 

The Charlestown Electorate is home to a diverse and growing community, with a balanced mix of young families and older residents, a growing multicultural population, and an increasing number of individuals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. As our community changes, we want to ensure equitable access to safe, modern and inclusive facilities. Our priorities for CBP funding include:

• Accessibility upgrades that improve safety, mobility and inclusion for all community members, including older people and those with disability or access needs.
• Infrastructure that supports multicultural communities, youth groups, cultural groups, and meeting places for families, including yarning circles and gathering spaces.
• Sporting and recreation infrastructure, such as lighting, equipment and facility upgrades that promote active and healthy lifestyles across all ages.
• Infrastructure and equipment that supports youth organisations, enabling programs and activities that build confidence, connection and development for young people.
• Health and safety projects, including defibrillators, sun safety measures and upgrades that improve community wellbeing. • Improvements to community halls, clubhouses and shared facilities that enable flexible use by a wide variety of local groups.
• Upgrades to places of worship and culturally significant spaces that strengthen community identity, connection and support

Electoral District Boundaries 

To verify your project location and ensure it falls within the electoral district Charlestown, visit the Elections NSW website and use the ‘State Districts’ browse function:

https://elections.nsw.gov.au/elections/find-my-electorate

Need Help? 

The CBP Team at the Department of Communities and Justice is available to assist CBP 2026 applicants with general program queries.

Phone: (02) 8753 8144
Email: CBP2026@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Office hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday

We receive a high volume of calls and emails in the days leading up to the application deadline. If you need assistance, please contact us at least 24 hours before the deadline.