Member for Orange Phil Donato MP, hosting his annual grant writing workshops.
Member for Orange Phil Donato MP, has announced grants funding for a total of 16 infrastructure projects courtesy of the NSW Government’s 2025 Community Building Partnership Program (CBP) – totalling $450,000.
The annual grants program ensures local organisations and councils across the state have the facilities to support more vibrant and inclusive communities.
This year, the CBP grants will help bring to life a variety of projects including:
1. Forbes Shire Council: $43,076 for Ninja Park Shade Structure.
2. Canowindra Connections Centre: $54,016 for refurbishment of existing stables for food pantry storage.
3. Lions Club Of Canowindra Incorporated $15,000 for driving the safety of volunteers.
4. Lidster Public Hall Incorporated: $13,000 for replacement of Nashdale Hall and Community noticeboard with a more visible electronic noticeboard.
5. Boys to the Bush Pty Ltd: $20,000 for boosting Boys to the Bush in Orange.
6. Life Education NSW Limited: $14,152 for enhanced children’s learning environment – upgrading Healthy Harold Mobile Learning Centre with air-conditioning, carpet, and access steps.
7. Eugowra Community Bowls & Recreation Club: $40,000 for the rebuilding flood affected disabled toilets.
8. Cerebral Palsy Alliance Orange: $48,000 for a new roof.
9. River Dreaming Aboriginal Corporation: $26,505 for the fitment of ENDUROCO lift kit to their existing bus.
10. Anglican Property Trust: $25,000 for maintenance to the roof of St John’s Anglican Church, Forbes.
11. Orange City Rugby Club Ltd: $36,500 for disabled concrete paths and spectator fencing.
12. Orange City Croquet Club: $25,000 for a ride-on greens mower for croquet courts.
13. Tullamore PA & H Association Incorporated: $13,031 for cementing the future of the Tullamore Showgrounds.
14. Cudal Community Children’s Centre: $22,720 for a shed, shade and safety.
15. Cancer Council NSW: $44,000 for Cancer Council transport to treatment for people affected by cancer living in Orange.
16. Gowrie NSW: $10,000 Newstead EEC – movable outdoor climbing equipment for children’s gross motor development.
“I wish to congratulate this year’s successful Community Building Partnership grants program applicants,” Mr Donato said.
“This annual grant program has been an important financial support mechanism, helping to grow and sustain many local community organisations.
“I look forward to visiting each of the successful applicants in the coming months, to personally congratulate them and learn more about the projects being undertaken with this funding.
“Given the funding cap for each electorate and being a highly competitive grants program, there certain to be some applicants who were unsuccessful – but they shouldn’t be discouraged from trying again next year.
“I have been hosting annual grant writing workshops to assist local organisations achieve funding success, and I encourage local grant applicants to participate in my next workshop,” said Mr Donato.
Local not-for-profit community organisations and councils were eligible to apply for grants ranging from $10,000 up to $100,000.
For more information you can visit the Community Building Partnership website: nsw.gov.au/cbp