Applicants

About the ClubGRANTS Scheme

What is ClubGRANTS?

• ClubGRANTS is a community development grants program funded by local clubs and administered by Cumberland Council.

What can I apply for?

• The Clubs for Cumberland ClubGRANTS Scheme will fund projects that address the following priorities: Community Welfare and Social Services, Financial Literacy/Relief, Education and Employment.

Who can apply?

• Local non-profit community based, incorporated organisations, Schools and Councils with an Australian Business Number (ABN) can apply. Organisations without an ABN must be sponsored by an incorporated organisation.

Where can I find support in completing my grant application?

• Cumberland City Council provides a range of support mechanisms to assist potential applicants. Formal grant writing workshops, information sessions and one on one advisory desks are all available. Follow the link to Council's website for more information 

          https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/cumberland-clubgrants

Applications close 4pm 31 May 2024.

ClubGRANTS is a community development funding program sponsored by local clubs and administered by City of Parramatta Council.

This scheme provides a mechanism for registered clubs with an annual gaming machine revenue exceeding $1 million to apply 1.85% of their gaming machine revenue toward grants for specific community development and support projects. A further 0.4% of gaming machine revenue is paid quarterly into a statewide pool known as the ClubGRANTS Fund for large-scale projects associated with sport, health and community infrastructure.

With the funds received, the Parramatta ClubGRANTS Local Committee aims to cover services and projects including Community Welfare and Social Services, Community Development, Community Health Services and Employment Assistance activities. The Committee has a set range of funding amounts - $500 to a maximum of $10,000 per project application.

Supports community welfare and social services; community development; employment assistance activities; community health services; and projects aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people.

Please note:

• The cost for salaries and wages can only be up to 80% of the total project cost
• You can claim up to 10% administration costs 
• The committee does NOT fund the cost of motor vehicles

The deadline for applications to Northern Beaches clubs is 5pm, Friday 31st May 2024

Broadly, Category 1 ClubGRANTS funding is for the provision of:

• Community welfare and social services, community development, community health services and employment assistance activities.
• Projects and/or services that contribute to the welfare and broader social fabric of the local community aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people.

Preference will be given to projects and services that:

• Are delivered by locally based organisations that benefit residents of the Northern Beaches
• Meet the Local Priorities for the Northern Beaches area – refer to the Northern Beaches LGA page on the Local Committee Index
• Are not readily assisted by existing Government funding programs.

Please note:

• Eligibility criteria apply.
• If you have received funds from a Northern Beaches club previously, applications should be addressed to the club that has historically provided funding
• Applications are centrally assessed to prevent applicants making multiple applications for the same projects.
• Funding decisions are made by the individual clubs and will be finalised by 31 August 2024

ABOUT ClubGRANTS

ClubGRANTS is a state-wide initiative that recognises the significant financial support for projects and services local Clubs make by contributing to the wellbeing of their communities.

Sector Connect facillitates the administration of the local Campbelltown ClubGRANT committee.

ClubGRANTS provides the opportunity for local community organisations, not-for-profit orgs, charities and the like to apply for funding under the scheme. the local Council and the Dept. of Communities and Justice also oversee and contribute to the administration of the local ClubGRANTS committees and funding process.

ClubGRANTS considers local projects providing services, support or interest group activities to residents specific to the local LGA.  Campbelltown projects must service the Campbelltown region and residents.

All Projects should fit into the following priorities that have been identified as specific  for the Campbelltown region.

Priorities for 2024 are:

What is ClubGRANTS?

ClubGRANTS supports community organisations and groups proposing to carry out projects that provide support to people in the Blacktown Local Government Area (LGA).

Participating clubs in Blacktown LGA include:

• Blacktown Workers Club      
• City of Blacktown RSL Club
• Riverstone Schofields Memorial Club
• Seven Hills Toongabbie RSL Club
• St Marys Rugby League Club          
• West Tradies
• West HQ

2024 Blacktown Local Community Priorities

Priority Actions

1. Improvement of social capital indicators, including projects that focus on: 
   1. Feelings of belonging
   2. Neighbourhood connection
   3. Perceptions of Safety
2. Improvement of community and personal wellbeing, including projects that focus on:
   1. Increasing physical activity for priority groups
   2. Increasing social inclusion and cohesion
   3. Increasing access to meaningful education and employment initiatives
3. Removing barriers to wellbeing, including projects that:
   1. Improve the accessibility of local services for priority groups
   2. Improve access to nature and outdoor recreation
   3. Improve the choice and variety of community-based activities for priority groups

Priority Groups

1. Primary target groups
   1. First Nations
   2. People with a Disability
   3. Gender Diverse and LGBTQIA+ community
2. Secondary target groups
   1. Women
   2. Youth (12-25)
   3. Seniors (65+)
   4. People who speak a language other than English
3. Tertiary target groups
   1. People who were born overseas
   2. Children (0-11)

Priority Geographical Areas

Primary focus

1. Mount Druitt precinct

Secondary focus

2. Blacktown precinct

Tertiary focus

3. Riverstone
4. Marsden Park

For more information, please visit: https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Community/Grants-and-donations/ClubGRANTS#section-1

The Liverpool ClubGRANTS program funds community development and capacity building initiatives that benefit residents of the Liverpool Local Government Area.

Funding priority areas:
• Community welfare and social services;
• Community development projects, activities or events;
• Community Health Services;
• Employment assistance activities; and
• Capacity building projects in areas of locational disadvantage.

^ Projects must align with Councils Community Strategic Plan
https://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/216968/Community-Strategic-Plan-2022-2032.pdf

What is the eligibility criteria?
• Organisations must be incorporated or registered with Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
• Grant recipients from previous year(s) must submit an acquittal for past programs to be eligible for Liverpool ClubGRANTS 2023.
• Target the Liverpool LGA community;
• Address at least one of the local community priorities:
– Social Connection and Wellbeing
– Safety & Inclusion
– Education and Employment
– Community Recreation
– Community Health and Safety
– Sustainable Environment
– Cultural Diversity
– First Nations and Local Heritage
– Innovation and Technology

The annual 2024 Hills Shire ClubGRANTS Round will open for applications at 9.00 am on Thursday 1st February and close on Friday 31st May 2024.  This funding round is only available for Category 1 Projects that address local area priorities, and benefit residents of The Hills Shire.

The Hills Shire ClubGRANTS Committee local area priorities are in line with the ClubGRANTS Guidelines:

• Community welfare and social services
• Community development
• Community health services
• Employment assistance activities

The Hills Shire ClubGRANTS committee consists of representatives from each Registered Club in the Hills Shire Council Area: Baulkham Hills Sports Club, Castle Hill RSL Club, Glenorie RSL Club, The Hills Bowling Club, and various external assessors.

2024 Parramatta Leagues ClubGRANTS - Category 2