ClubGRANTS

ClubGRANTS Category 1

ClubGRANTS is an initiative of the NSW Government and ClubsNSW to provide funding for community development projects and services that have a direct impact on the Sutherland Shire community.

In 2019, the Sutherland Shire Local ClubGRANTS Committee distributed almost $225,000 to local organisations for projects such as mental health programs, youth engagement programs, carer support programs and disability programs.

Please see ClubGRANTS Guidelines for more information about program outcomes and eligibility.

More information about the ClubGRANTS program is available from ClubsNSW.

View Successful 2019/2020 Grants Recipients

Who can apply?

Applying for ClubGRANTS funding is quick and easy. Applications are accepted online via ClubGRANTS Online

To be eligible to apply, you must be a not-for-profit organisation and provide the following project and/or services:

• community welfare or social services
• community development
• community health services
• employment assistance activities 

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

Only projects which directly benefit residents of Sutherland Shire will be considered.

2020 Funding Priorities

Local funding priorities for the 2020 Category 1 ClubGRANTS program are:

• Programs that target the problematic use of alcohol and other drugs
• Emergency relief, homelessness and DV
• Youth engagement for at risk youth
• Early learning support for children and families
• Disability Services (including mental health projects)
• Services for older people, including Veteran Welfare Services
• Programs that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Applications that target the above priorities are encouraged.

Win More Grants - online compact course

Sutherland Shire Council has entered into a partnership with the Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA) to offer you access to Win More Grants online compact course.

This course is designed for grassroots community groups and sporting organisations that want to find out where to find grants and how to win them. With just a bit of know-how and some newfound confidence you’ll go from a grants novice to a grants go-getter!

Sign-up now and enter the Group Key “ssc-grants” to access the course for free. Sign up instructions can be found here

If you have any questions about the course, please email training@communitydirectors.com.au or contact Council's Community Development and Grants Advisor, Vanessa Zanotti, on 9710 0602.

How to apply

ClubGRANTS Online recognises that many organisations have limited resources and cannot afford to spend time and money on lengthy applications. Their online platform aims to reduce this burden by providing a quick and easy online application proccess. Head to ClubGRANTS Online now to register!
Only online applications will be accepted. A maximum of 2 applications per organisation. 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY 

Acquittals

Organisations that received funding during the 2019 Cateogry 1 ClubGRANTS program must submit either a Standard Funding Report or Progress Report ahead of the 2020 grant round opening. Further applications will not be considered until relevant reporting data has been submitted. To complete your report please visit ClubGRANTS Online and follow the prompts.

Participating Clubs

The following local registered clubs are proud to be a part of the Sutherland Shire ClubGRANTS Committee

• Club Central Menai
• Club Cronulla
• Club Engadine
• Club on East (Sutherland United Services Club)
• Cronulla RSL
• Diggers Miranda RSL
• Engadine Bowling Club
• Kareela Golf Club
• Sharks Leagues Club
• Taren Point Bowling Club