Lake Macquarie - CBP 2026

This round will open at 9:00AM 20 April 2026 (AEST) for submissions.

Community Building Partnership (CBP) 2026 Grant Program - Lake Macquarie 

Welcome to the CBP 2026 Program for the Electoral District of Lake Macquarie. 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 Lake Macquarie. 

Electoral District Priorities 

  • Projects that enhance the useability and sustainability of local community facilities and create a welcoming and equal opportunity space
  • Upgrades to infrastructure and protections against natural disasters such as fire and flood
  • Improvement and creation of community and sporting spaces for a growing population in an identified significant regional growth area. These should cater to the many and varied skills, ages and abilities known in the community.
  • Any projects that support and encourage accessibility for aged citizens and people living with disability, to foster social and community engagement and provide welcoming and safe environments
  • Improvements to premises where community-based groups provide friendship and support to members of the community combatting loneliness and loss.

Electoral District Boundaries 

To verify your project location and ensure it falls within the electoral district Lake Macquarie, 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.