The CBP grants will help deliver a diverse range of projects including resurfacing of the playing courts at The Snakepit, refurbishing The Shepherd Centre's premises, and purchasing replacement engines for Port Kembla Marine Rescue's PK31 vessel.
Since its launch in 2009, the NSW Government's Community Building Partnership program has funded over 22,400 community projects across New South Wales - and Wollongong has proudly been part of that story.
This year, local not-for-profit organisations and sporting groups were eligible to apply for grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, with up to $450,000 allocated to support projects in the Wollongong electorate.
This year's CBP round was highly competitive with almost $2 million worth of applications for more than 50 projects received from organisations within the Wollongong electorate.
Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully said:
"Congratulations to all sixteen local organisations that were successful in their recent funding applications.
"This funding will help bring much-needed upgrades to local facilities and I am excited to follow the progress of these projects and see the positive difference they'll make in our community.
"One of the most rewarding parts of my role is working alongside community and sporting groups to help bring long-awaited initiatives to life. It's always a privilege to support projects that strengthen and uplift our local area.
"It's great to see this grassroots funding backing so many community-driven projects that truly benefit the people of Wollongong.
"Since 2016, I've helped to secure over $2.7 million in funding under the Community Building Partnership program, for over 150 local projects."
The list of successful projects in the Wollongong electorate for the 2025 round are:
- $30,000 awarded to the Wollongong Homeless Hub and Housing Services for the purchase of a vehicle
- $69,504 awarded to Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW to purchase replacement engines for Port Kembla Marine Rescue's PK31 rescue vessel
- $46,936 awarded to The Shepherd Centre - For Deaf Children to upgrade their premises in Wollongong
- $27,585 awarded to the Illawarra Basketball Association to resurface the playing courts at The Snakepit
- $18,672 awarded to SAHSSI to purchase and install solar panels for a local women's refuge
- $20,658 awarded to the Cerebral Palsy Alliance for the purchase and installation of a ceiling hoist and adult change table, and associated structural works
- $30,000 awarded to Greenacres Disability Service to purchase a shrink-wrapping machine to support their social enterprise
- $17,421 awarded to Wollongong Meals on Wheels to upgrade food handling equipment
- $29,500 awarded to Western Suburbs Leagues Club Illawarra Ltd for accessibility upgrades at Port Kembla Golf Club
- $29,850 awarded to the Maronite Catholic Parish of Our Lady of Lebanon Wollongong for maintenance works and accessibility upgrades at the Maronite Catholic Church in Lake Heights
- $10,000 awarded to the George Cross Falcons Club Inc to update fixtures at their community centre in Lake Heights
- $20,000 awarded to St Mark's Anglican Church in Wollongong for structural repairs
- $46,730 awarded to the Gilmore Park Tennis Club Inc to resurface the tennis courts at Gilmore Park in West Wollongong
- $17,661 awarded to Big Fat Smile Group Ltd for a paint refresh of the Stewart Street Community Preschool
- $25,483 awarded to 3801 Limited Trading as East Coast Heritage Rail for the installation of a dome shelter to protect historical rail carriages and volunteers from the elements
- $10,000 awarded to Wollongong Baptist Church for the purchase and installation of a shade sail and PA system
