ClubGRANTS Community Giving Kirsten Samuels Policy Officer ClubsNSW ksamuels@clubsnsw.com.au
ClubGRANTS Clubs and ClubsNSW ClubGRANTS Category 1 & 2 ClubGRANTS Category 3 ClubGRANTS Application Process
The NSW Registered Clubs Industry
Who Is ClubsNSW Industry association for registered clubs Represent 95 per cent of the industry Provide advice, advocacy, education and support Each club is a separate entity that makes its own decisions
ClubGRANTS Overview A framework of giving for registered clubs. Contribution of frontline services to local communities which clubs are located in. Every year clubs collectively give about $100 million.
Funding Examples Canterbury Hurlstone Park gave $45,000 to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for their isail (integrated support after infant loss) Clinic. This clinic is the first in NSW to provide an integrated support system for families who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. The Ella Centre in Sydney's Inner West supports people with disabilities, people who are ageing and their carers. They received $6,000 from Five Dock RSL Club towards the cost of running a community transport program for people with disabilities in the area.
Funding Examples Clubs in Cessnock gave $8,605 to Buckety and District Rural Fire Brigade to assist in protecting the community from deadly bush fires. Pittwater RSL gave $5,000 to the Warriewood Surf Life Saving Club to continue their work keeping swimmers safe at Warriewood Beach. Clubs in Wollongong gave a total of $23,450 to CareWays community. A community outreach program offering services to the most disadvantaged and marginalised in the community.
ClubGRANTS Categories Category 1: expenditure on specific community welfare and social services, community development, community health services and employment assistance activities. (33% of funding) Category 2: Expenditure on other community development and support services. (49% of funding) Category 3: Large scale infrastructure projects. (18% of funding)
Category 1 Grants Projects and/or services that contribute to the welfare and broader social fabric of the local community: Community welfare and social services; Community development; Community health services; Employment assistance activities.
Category 1 Grants Building a ramp in a hall to allow wheelchair access; Running a youth program; Building a community sensory garden or playground;
Category 1 Grants Category 1 Grants are administered by local government areas in collaboration with local councils (in most cases). Council s set local priorities for their respective area and applications are assessed against these local priorities. Clubs make final funding decisions building relationships is key.
Category 2 Grants Expenditure allocated to community development and support activities and projects not listed under Category 1. Sport, Arts and Culture. Each individual club makes decisions about who and what to fund.
Category 2 Grants Sponsorship of local little leagues. Resurfacing of a playing field. Updating change rooms or facilities. Supporting a local cultural event.
Applying for Category 1 and 2 Each LGA has a different application process. Cat 1 generally can apply to all clubs in the area with one link Cat 2 individual clubs ClubsNSW Website. Find Your Local Grant Round.
General Funding Rules Can be cash or in-kind. Should be based in NSW unless there is a genuine cross border purpose i.e. twin towns areas. Should be not-for-profit even if the organisation applying is not not-for-profit. Should be things that are otherwise not funded by the NSW Government.
Category 3 Pool of funding for large scale infrastructure projects. Administered by Liquor and Gaming NSW. Three categories: Arts and culture ($50,000 to $200,000) Sport ($100,000 to $300,000) Emergency Preparedness ($10,000 to $200,000)
Category 3 Location Built infrastructure based in NSW. Applicant Submitted by an organisation with an ABN that is responsible for operating and/or maintaining the infrastructure. Benefit Infrastructure that is accessible and available to the general public the majority of the time. Purpose Infrastructure related to Arts & Culture, Emergency Preparedness or Sports & Recreation.
Category 3 Development status Infrastructure works with Development Approval or written exemption. Financial contribution Local government applicants are required to match the funding amount requested.
Category 3 Funding priority areas: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; regional and remote communities; people with disability; and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Four funding rounds: February; May; August; November.
Category 3 Generators in an evacuation zone; A new SES kitchen; Large scale resurfacing of major sports infrastructure; Theatre renovation and expansion; Fit out and renovation of a museum.
Category 3 Build good relationships with advocates of your cause including local politicians and clubs; Subscribe to Liquor and Gaming s email list for updates; and Google: Liquor and Gaming NSW Infrastructure Grants.
Category 3 Merit has a clear vision will provide high quality public and/or social outcomes includes implementation strategies for evaluating and measuring results introduces needed facilities or will enhance the usage of existing facilities. Build good relationships with advocates of your cause including local politicians and clubs;
Category 3 Engagement has strategies for ongoing engagement of the community, participants and/or audience considers the needs and expectations of targeted groups and community, and identifies how these needs will be met provides capacity building within the relevant sector in NSW supports employment or includes the involvement and development of volunteers.
Category 3 Viability is well-planned with appropriate approvals and risk management in place has realistic timelines to complete within two years will be delivered by an organisation with appropriate administration, management and governance expertise and financial stability has strategic partnerships and collaborations across the sector has secured future operations and maintenance plans.
Category 3 Budget has a detailed and accurate budget provides value for money and is realistic for the scale and impact of the project demonstrates an appropriate use of public funds includes diversified income from other sources and own contributions includes the appropriate provision for contingencies includes insurance and other liabilities.
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