Willoughby - CBP 2026

Community Building Partnership (CBP) 2026 Grant Program - Willoughby 

Welcome to the CBP 2026 Program for the Electoral District of Willoughby. 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 Willoughby. 

Electoral District Priorities 

Willoughby is a fast-growing and highly multicultural electorate with significant population increases forecast around local centres. Residential development and rapid growth are placing pressure on local infrastructure, open space, sporting and recreational facilities, community hubs and the natural environment. Our community is diverse and faithful with a large proportion of residents from non-English-speaking backgrounds and many families balancing cost-of-living pressures, commutes and limited access to local services.

Priorities for funding through the Community Building Partnership program include:

• Projects that expand or upgrade community, sporting and recreational facilities to ensure access to open space, active lifestyles and community connection.
• Infrastructure that supports multicultural communities, strengthens social cohesion and faith and provides safe, welcoming places for culturally and linguistically diverse groups.
• Improvements to community meeting places and organisations that foster social connection, given the important role they play in supporting wellbeing and bringing people together.
• Projects that enhance local environment, safety and liveability, including accessibility improvements, green spaces and facilities that connect neighbours, families and friends.
• Upgrades to educational and youth facilities, including spaces that support learning, inclusion and out-of school-hours activities

Electoral District Boundaries 

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