Tamara Smith MP, Member for Ballina, announced $447,808 in funding for 18 new community infrastructure projects through the NSW Government’s 2025 Community Building Partnership Program (CBP).

The Member for Ballina has assisted more than 100 community organisations and delivered nearly $4 million in grants through this program since being elected in 2015.

Member for Ballina, Tamara Smith MP said, “These community-based grants supply a much-needed source of funding for grassroots projects and organisations that are so often doing the heavy lifting in terms of providing social supports.”

“We know that this program adds value to the work that community-based, not-for-profit organisations do to improve the lives of people and the quality of our natural environment.”

“I congratulate all of the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing the positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes in our community.”

“The next round opens in September. Contact my office if you would like more information.”

About the Community Building Partnership Program

The Community Building Partnership program has funded more than 22,400 community projects since it commenced in 2009.

Local not-for-profit community organisations and councils were eligible to apply for grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, with up to $450,000 allocated per electorate.

For more information, visit the Community Building Partnership website: nsw.gov.au/cbp

The full list of successful projects and funding amount in the Ballina electorate for the 2025 round are: