Port Macquarie - CBP 2026

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

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

Electoral District Priorities 

Investing in community infrastructure is essential to building inclusive, active, and connected communities.

Priority areas include delivering modern, durable playing fields/sporting facilities for young people, along with upgraded learning and recreational spaces in schools, that can be shared with the broader community outside school hours.

Strengthening before and after school care, pre-school and childcare facilities is critical to supporting families and working parents. Infrastructure that enables youth groups, seniors’ organisations, cultural communities, and families to come together in safe, welcoming and accessible spaces is also a key focus.

Projects that create or enhance green, open areas, and that encourage active lifestyles and community participation.

Infrastructure upgrades that offer flexibility and multi-use capacity are important, especially in smaller towns throughout the electorate.

Ensuring accessibility for older people, and those with mobility challenges must remain a core design principle to achieve genuine inclusion in this area.

Preserving the region’s heritage also remains a priority. Targeted upgrades to historical buildings help safeguard these assets while ensuring they remain functional and relevant for future generations.

Equitable distribution of CBP funding across the entire electorate is essential so that all towns and communities can benefit from high-quality facilities, reflecting local needs and aspirations

Electoral District Boundaries 

To verify your project location and ensure it falls within the electoral district Port 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.