Member for Manly James Griffin said that the funding will deliver much-needed improvements and upgrades to local facilities, including a new emergency response vehicle and infrastructure improvements for local surf clubs, enhanced learning areas at schools, an upgraded clubhouse and new equipment at various local sporting clubs, and new sailing vessels and infrastructure at local sailing clubs and not-for-profits.
“This is fantastic news for Manly,” Mr Griffin said.
“This grassroots funding will directly help create a more vibrant and inclusive local community with positive social and recreational outcomes.
“I congratulate all the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing how these projects make a real difference for improving participation and enhancing community groups and wellbeing in the area.”
The full list of successful projects in the Manly electorate for the 2025 round are:
- Manly Cove Launch Club – $16,168 to repair roof and guttering, balcony and rusted handrails
- Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club – $10,000 to replace furniture for member’s areas
- North Harbour Sailing Club – $30,000 for roof replacement and related maintenance works
- Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project – $45,000 to contribute towards the purchase of a dedicated sail training vessel to support current and former ADF Members and their families
- Dee Why Surf Life Saving Club – $40,000 to enhance Dee Why SLSC’s First Aid Room and improve its medical response capabilities
- Sailability NSW – $20,000 to purchase a new sailing vessel and dingy to increase disability participant numbers
- Balgowlah North Public School P&C – $15,000 for a Year 6 outdoor learning area
- Manly Yacht Club – $41,200 to replace old boat cranes and improve safety
- Manly Freshwater Catholic Parish – $11,900 to replace old chairs in the Parish Hall
- North Steyne Boardriders Club – $14,000 to replace club equipment trailer
- Manly Life Saving Club – $45,371 to help fund the purchase of a 4WD emergency response vehicle
- Seaforth Football Club – $18,875 to purchase additional training equipment and improve development courses and participation
- Manly Savers Rugby Club – $62,865 to address drainage and improve infrastructure at Keirle Park, and transform the clubhouse into a multi-use venue benefitting the club and the broader community
- Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club – $65,000 to purchase new Manly Junior sailing dinghies
- Balgowlah Heights Public School P&C – $11,360 to install new benches to support the school’s Peer Support Program
The Community Building Partnership program has funded more than 22,400 community projects since it commenced in 2009.
Applications for next year’s Community Building Partnership program will open shortly.
For more information and announcements, please visit the Community Building Partnership website: https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/community-building-partnership
Last modified: August 5, 2025
