The electorate of Penrith has secured $448,054 in funding for a total of 11 infrastructure projects through the NSW Government’s 2025 Community Building Partnership Program (CBP).
The $41 million program ensures local organisations and not for profit organisations 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 across Penrith, including vehicles to support the community in transportation of residents and goods, school play areas and fields, resurfacing recreational facilities, accessibility furniture, sports equipment, and sunshade.
Member for Penrith, Karen McKeown OAM said:
“The State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities across a variety of local community organisations, sporting clubs and schools.
“It’s great to see this grassroots funding supporting local projects that make a real difference in Penrith.”
“After receiving an overwhelming number of applications, I congratulate all the organisations that applied and to those that were successful. I look forward to seeing the positive social, environmental, and recreational outcomes in our community.”
The full list of successful organisations in Penrith for the 2025 round are:
• PCYC Penrith
• Nepean Men’s Shed Inc.
• St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
• DV West Ltd.
• Henry Fulton Public School
• Women’s Community Shelters
• Kingswood South Public School
• Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services
• Jamisontown Sporting Club
• Leonay Public School
• Woodchix Foundation Ltd.
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
