Community Builders - Fixed Term Funding

This is a funding program through the Department of Family and Community Services for new projects that aim to build strength and capacity within communities and connect vulnerable and disadvantaged people with their community.

Research has shown that community strengthening is an effective way of reducing inequality and disadvantage. Community strengthening is about building the capacity of and opportunities for people to actively engage with their community through a wide variety of activities, to acquire skills, and to respond to change.

Funding is available for fixed term projects for one to three years and can fund $10,000 - $100,000 per year.

2011 / 2012 Funding Round

Opens 28 MAY 2012
Closes 28 JUNE 2012

Funding guidelines are available from the Community Builders website

Information Session

The City of Newcastle and the Department of Family and Community Services will be holding an information session on the 2012 Community Builders Fixed Term funding opportunity, opening on May 28 and closing June 28.

INFORMATION SESSION
10am to 12noon, Tuesday 5 June
Newcastle Museum Theatrette
Workshop Way, Honeysuckle

Information will be provided on the Community Builders Fixed Term program that funds not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities to undertake local projects that build community capacity and connect vulnerable and disadvantaged people with their community. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.

It is highly recommended that anyone considering applying for this funding scheme to attend. Register now

For further information regarding the information session, please contact 4974 2864 or email the team.

Useful website links and information

Community Builders NSW - Program guidelines, frequently asked questions and technical tips.

The City of Newcastle Community Directory - List of community based services in the Newcastle Local Government Area.

Relevant Plans and Policies - The Community Plan (06-10), Urban Plans and more.

 ABS census data - Australian Bureau of Statistics 2006 census data.