Applicants

Applications for Category 2 - In Kind Room Hire Waivers.

This includes in-kind requests for waived room hire for meetings, functions & events

Please detail any request for In-kind donations for the 2027 ClubGRANTS Funding year. 

This includes In-Kind requests for waived room hire for meetings, functions & events. Please note any functions requested is for the calendar year- January- December 2027. 

Please see our website for Function & Event information or contact the Events department regarding any questions in relation to this. The functions department can be contacted on (02)4323 8311 or at functions@grsl.com.au

Please ensure to detail all projected functions activity for January- December 2027 including monthly meetings, AGM’s and function events. Please make sure you are adding dates for all activities that are to be held at Gosford RSL Club, please don’t place dates for functions that have not been confirmed by your organisation’s committee. You will be sent separate correspondence in regard to your function bookings as rooms are subject to availability.

No cash payment in the round

For donations such as waived or reduced room hire fees and prize donations

Category 2 - In-Kind funding refers to non-cash contributions, including room-hire, club vouchers, Local Area Sporting Presentation Nights or Bare Foot Bowls for local Sporting Groups. 

Open to community and sporting groups, and not-for-profit organisations running programs or events that benefit the local community.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE SELECTED THE CORRECT GRANT ROUND BEFORE PROCEEDING ANY FURTHER. IF YOU ARE UNSURE, OR FOR ANY OTHER QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT either Tanya Appo or Claire Whiting via email, info@ourimbahrsl.com or phone, 43621104.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR CATEGORY 2 IN KIND FUNDING

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

1. Mingara's 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 - the Central Coast Council.
3. Category 2 projects relate to  
   1. local grassroots sport,
   2. local cultural and art-based projects,
   3. 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 eventsadmin@mingara.com.au or call 4349 7711 or 4349 7733
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,  Paul Kougias (Community & Engagement Manager) via email, pkougias@mingara.com.au or phone, 4349 7802.

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