Applicants

This grant round is for Category 1 (Cash) funding 1/9/23to 31/8/24

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

Support will be given to services and projects in the following areas:

• community welfare and social services;
• projects aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people;
• community development;
• employment assistance activities;
• community health services;
• programs that build on a sense of community and wellbeing; and
• Initiatives that support vulnerable members of the community (e.g. at-risk children and young people, those impacted by domestic violence and/or sexual violence, experiencing homelessness, seniors, people with a disability)

Services should address current community needs and service gaps. Services should be client-centred, outcomes-based, provides value for money, is evidence-informed, and can be integrated into the service system.

You are also eligible if you or your organisation are involved in community or professional sport.

The Committee has a set range of funding amounts - $500 to a maximum of $10,000 per project application.

Applications will only be accepted from organisations within the Hawkesbury LGA proposing to carry projects that provide support to people in the Hawkesbury LGA.

Please note that additional information may be requested after receiving applications.  

Penrith Category 1 ClubGRANTS is a community development funding program sponsored by local Registered Clubs and administered by Penrith City Council.

To be eligible, applicants must be a not-for-profit organisation with projects that address specific community welfare and social services, community development, health services and employment assistance activities, as well as projects aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people.

To assist in preparing an application, information on priority community needs and priority groups within Penrith City are as follows;

Priority community needs 

• Strengthening local community connections 

• Addressing isolation and disadvantage 

• Providing crisis support 

• Improving physical and mental health 

• Increasing community preparedness for disasters  

• Addressing family violence 

• Enhancing intercultural connections through creative and cultural expression 

• Improving sustainability outcomes through community building activities  

Priority groups  

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people  

• Culturally and linguistically diverse communities 

• Children 0-12 years old 

• Young people   

• Women  

• People with disability including children, families and carers  

• Older people  

• Gender and sexually diverse community members 

Consideration will be given to: 

1. How effectively the proposed application addresses priority social needs of Penrith City residents 

2. The expected outcomes and beneficiaries 

If you have any questions please contact Michael Laing, Community Capacity Officer on [email protected] or at (02) 4732 7405.

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

This grant round belongs to Katoomba RSL All Services Club Ltd and is focused on supporting local community. Applications can be submitted up until 31st May 2024. Applications will be considered at a meeting to be held after this date and funding approvals will be advised by 16th August 2024. Make sure your organisation profile is updated with the correct details before beginning your application. 

CATEGORY 1 EXPENDITURE Eligible Category 1 expenditure is for projects and/or services that contribute to the welfare and broader social fabric of the local community, and are aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people.

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

For further information, please refer to the ClubGRANTS guidelines here: https://www.liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/853760/clubgrants-guidelines.pdf

Eligible Category 1 expenditure is allocated by clubs to projects and/or services that contribute to the welfare and broader social fabric of the local community, including:

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

West HQ Category 1

Category 1 for the year 1/9/23 - 31/8/24

Category 1 applications must fit one of the following categories

Aged, Disability or Youth Services

 Child Protection / Child Care

 Counselling Services

 Family Support / Emergency or Low Cost Accommodation

 Victims of Natural Disasters

 Volunteer Emergency Services

 Veteran Welfare Services

Community development

 Tenants Services

 Statewide or Regional Services Developing Social Policies and/or providing Advocacy for Local Communities

 Community Transport Services

 Neighbourhood Centre / Youth Drop In Activities

 Community Education Programs

Community health services

 Health Promotion Initiatives

 Early Childhood Health / Child and Family Services

 Drug and Alcohol / Palliative Care / Women's Health / Aboriginal Health / Dental Services

 Community Nursing / Therapy / Mental Health Services

 Home and Community Care and Disability Services

Employment assistance activities

 Group Training Companies

 Employment Placement / Advocacy Services

 Community Enterprises

 Local Job Creation Scheme

If your application is for other categories of help, please apply for a Category 2 grant