What is ClubGRANTS?
ClubGRANTS is a community grants program funded by local clubs and administered by Cumberland Council. The scheme enables registered clubs with gaming machine profits over $1 million to apply for a tax rebate (of 1.85%). The tax rebate is used to provide grants to not-for-profit community organisations for community projects. The Scheme is guided by the Gaming Machine Tax Act 2001.
Applying for ClubGRANTS
Applications open 9am Thursday 1 April 2021 and close 4pm Friday 30 April 2021
Who can apply
The Clubs for Cumberland Scheme aims to support local projects and services that assist people within the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA). Funded projects must be in the areas of Community Welfare and Social Services, Community Development, Community Health Services and Employment Assistance Activities.
Applications are open to local non-profit community based, incorporated organisations with an Australian Business Number. Organisations without an ABN must be sponsored by an incorporated organisation.
How to apply
Applications need to be submitted through the application form available on the ClubGRANTS website through ClubsNSW.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
View a listing of Cumberland ClubGRANTS FAQ's
Resources to assist with writing a grant application
If you are planning to apply for a grant, we highly recommend you review the following resources.
Checklists and templates
- Budget checklist (PDF, 584KB)
- Project partners acknowledgement form (PDF, 641KB)
ClubGRANTS online applicant user manual
- English version (PDF, 293KB)
- Arabic version (PDF, 399KB)
- Chinese version (PDF, 422KB)
- Vietnamese version (PDF, 339KB)
Documents from previous grant rounds
Information Sessions
These information sessions will explain the funding priorities, how applications will be assessed and conditions for successful applicants. It will also be an opportunity to meet potential project partners.
Cumberland ClubGRANTS information session
This information session will explain the funding priorities, how applications will be assessed and conditions for successful applicants.
When: Wednesday 7 April 2021
Time: 10am to 11:30am
Location: Greenview Room 2, Club Merrylands Bowling, Newman Street, Merrylands, NSW, 2160
Online information session
This session will be a video conference of the information session. You will need computer and internet access to watch the video conference.
When: Thursday 8 April 2021
Time: 10am to 11:30am
Location: Online event
Advisory desk sessions
Book a session for tailored advice on your project and grant application. Bring your draft application and project ideas and receive feedback and tips on how to write your grant proposal.
Date: 13 April 2021
Time: 10am to 3pm
Location: Dooleys Catholic Club
Date: 20 April 2021
Time: 10am to 3pm
Location: Greenview Room 2, Club Merrylands Bowling, Newman Street, Merrylands NSW 2160
Date: 27 April 2021
Time: 10am to 3pm
Location: Greenview Room 2, Club Merrylands Bowling, Newman Street, Merrylands NSW 2160
Reporting
- Progress reports for projects funded in 2020 are due 28 March 2021.
- Final acquittal reports for projects funded in 2020 are due 28 November 2021.
Cumberland Grants Bulletin
You can also sign up for the monthly Cumberland City Council Grants Bulletin to receive emails about upcoming grant opportunities.
Further information and contacts
For further information, please contact Cumberland City Council’s Grants Officers on 02 8757 9800 or 02 8757 9276 or email grants@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
For all technical enquiries relating to the ClubGRANTS Online system please contact Member Enquiries Centre (MEC) on 1300 730 001.