Applicants

This application is for in-kind support only. In-kind support means assistance through the provision of facilities, goods or services rather than a cash payment. Requests for monetary funding must be submitted through the relevant cash funding round. 
Kempsey Macleay RSL Club welcomes applications for activities that strengthen community connections, encourage participation and provide meaningful benefits to our local community.

Category 2 supports eligible community development and support activities outside Category 1, including sport, recreation and veterans’ welfare.

Applications are encouraged from not-for-profit organisations, community groups and registered charities that can demonstrate a clear community need and positive community outcomes.

Examples of activities that may be considered include:

• Junior and grassroots sporting activities.
• Community sporting and recreational club activities.
• Veterans’ welfare and support activities.
• Cultural events, visual arts and performing arts.
• Multicultural activities that encourage community participation.
• Social and recreational programs that bring people together.

Support requested may include room hire, use of club facilities, equipment or other goods and services. All requests are subject to eligibility, approval and availability.

For assistance with completing your application, visit ClubGRANTS Help for Applicants.

All applications received are assessed by our Board of Directors at their monthly board meeting, and need to be submitted for processing by the third Monday of each month. Please be as thorough as you can to ensure your application can be easily assessed.
Applicants will be advised of the status of their sponsorship request in the fortnight following the board meeting which is held on the last Monday of the month. Applicants who have outstanding Club Grant acquittals will NOT be approved.

This category is solely for the purposed of applying for room hire waiver for a function, event or meeting being held at Panthers Port Macquarie. Only groups that meet the criteria as set out by ClubsNSW can apply. Please refer to the ClubGrants guidelines for reference. Please check with the Club before applying in order that the amount requested is correct.

Community and Sporting Organisations

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR CATEGORY 2 IN KIND FUNDING

NOTE: This grant round applies to the Westport Club for in-kind support ONLY (not cash grants).

1. The Westport Clubs vision is to make a significant contribution to the quality of community life.
2. Projects must be community-focused, with measurable deliverables to residents of the local council areas where we operate - in the Port Macquarie Region
3. Category 2 projects relate to  
4. local grassroots sport,
5. local cultural and art-based projects,
6. general education and community development.

In-Kind Support includes

1. Complimentary or discounted room hire for Category 2 projects/events
2. Catering and AV costs

OVERVIEW OF THE PROCESS

1. Please liaise with our Events Department regarding availability and requirements prior to submitting a ClubGRANTS application via email at events@thewestportclub.com.au or call the Westport Events Office 02 6588 7208
2. All applications are reviewed on a monthly basis.  Please allow for at least 6 weeks after submitting to receive notification of a final decision.
3. Applications must be completed a minimum of 6-weeks prior to your project start date to allow for approvals.
4. PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE SELECTED THE CORRECT GRANT ROUND BEFORE PROCEEDING ANY FURTHER. IF YOUR ARE UNSURE, OR FOR ANY OTHER QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT,  Angie Hazelton-Kelly (Community Engagement Coordinator) via email, ahazeltonkelly@thewestportclub.com.au  phone, 6588 7221.

Mingara Leisure Group operates the following venues and applications can be submitted all year round via their own dedicated grant round: 

• Mingara Recreation Club
• The Westport Club
• Lantern Club
• Springwood Sports Club
• The Greens, The Entrance