CLUB Grants & SPONSORSHIP

Athletics NSW aims to collate a number of suitable grants, scholarships and awards opportunities offered by external organisations that are available for eligible clubs and athletes to apply. 

Please note that while ANSW will endeavours to keep this page updated, it is not intended to be a comprehensive list and clubs/athletes should be mindful other grant opportunities beyond what is listed. Clubs and athletes should ensure they read through the selection criteria’s and take note of any closing dates.

If you require any letters of support you should submit your request online HERE, allowing the office a minimum of two working days to respond.  


 

NSW

As Cyclone Alfred edges closer to QLD & NSW, disaster response funding is already being announced. The Grant Hub has collated a number of these grants together. Click the link below to see all the grants available.

Cyclone Alfred Grants & Financial Assistance

Make your bright idea a reality.

Grants up to $30,000 for innovative ideas that get people moving

Have an idea to get your community active? The Heart Foundation has grants up to the value of $30,000 for new, innovative programs that get more people moving in schools, universities or local community groups.

Amount - Monetary Grant up to $30,000

Due Date -  3rd March 2025

Location - NSW

More information can be found via link below. 

Active Australia Innovation Challenge

ClubGRANTS is one of Australia’s largest grant programs, providing more than $100 million in cash each year to a variety of worthy causes across NSW.

Charities, sporting organisations and not-for-profit community groups are among tens-of-thousands of worthy causes funded through the program each year.

Amount - Monetary Grant 

Due Date - check your closest NSW Club

Area Due Date
Armidale City Bowling Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 August 2025
Armidale Ex-Services Memorial Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 24 August 2025
Ashfield Council Grants (including ClubGRANTS) Always Open
Avalon Beach RSL Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Balgowlah RSL Memorial Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Ballina Bowling & Recreation Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Ballina ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Barrier Social Democratic Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 August 2025
Bathurst Regional Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Bayside Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Bega Valley Shire Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Blue Mountains City Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 30 April 2025
Broken Hill ClubGRANTS - Category 1 30 June 2025
Byron Bay Services Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Camden Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Camden Golf Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Campbelltown LGA ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Campbelltown RSL ClubGRANTS - Category 1 30 June 2025
Campsie RSL Sub-Branch Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 August 2025
Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 30 June 2025
Canterbury-Bankstown ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Castle Hill RSL Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 20025
Cessnock ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
City of Ryde ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
City of Wagga Wagga ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
City Tattersalls Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 6 June 2025
Clarence Valley Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Club Dubbo ClubGRANTS - Category 1 25 May 2025
Club Lennox Sports ClubGRANTS - Category 1 30 June 2025
Club Merrylands Bowling & Sports ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 August 2025
Club Mudgee ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Club North Haven ClubGRANTS - Category 1 30 June 2025
Club Parramatta ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 2025
Club Rivers - Riverwood Legion & Community Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Club Taree ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 August 2025
CluBarham ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 2025
ClubMulwala ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 August 2025
Coffs Ex-Services Memorial & Sporting Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 12 August 2025
Commercial Club (Albury) Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 August 2025
Coonamble Bowling Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 2025
Cootamundra Ex-Servicemen’s & Citizen’s Memorial Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 2025
Coronation Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 27 July 2025
Corowa RSL Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 August 2025
Council of the Municipality of Kiama ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Cowra Bowling Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 10 August 2025
Cumberland Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 30 May 2025
Dapto Citizens Bowling Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 August 2025
Ettalong Diggers ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Eurobodalla ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Euston Bowling & Recreation Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Everglades Country Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 2025
Fairfield City Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Finley Returned Soldiers Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 15 August 2025
Forestville RSL Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Georges River ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Glen Innes & District Services Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 1 August 2025
Gosford City Council Grants (including ClubGRANTS) Always
Goulburn Mulwaree Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Goulburn Soldiers Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 2025
Goulburn Workers' Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 2025
Grafton District Services Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Griffith City Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Gunnedah Golf Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Gunnedah Services & Bowling Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 30 June 2025
Holroyd City Council Grants (including ClubGRANTS) Always Open
Howlong Golf Resort ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 2025
Ingleburn RSL ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 August 2025
Inner West Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 30 May 2025
 Inverell RSM Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 2025
Jets Sports Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 1 August 2025
Karuah & District RSL Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 1 July 2025
Katoomba RSL ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 2025
Kempsey Macleay RSL Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 15 August 2025
Lismore Workers Sports Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Lithgow & District Workmens Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Lithgow City Bowling Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 16 August 2025
Liverpool City Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Mid-Coast Council (Great Lakes) ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Moree & District Services Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Mosman Returned Servicemen's Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Mulwala Water Ski Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 August 2025
Municipality of Burwood Grants (including ClubGRANTS) Always Open
Murray Downs Golf & Country Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 2025
Murray River Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Muswellbrook & District Workers Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 2025
Muswellbrook RSL Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Narrabri RSL Memorial & Citizens Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Narrandera Ex-Servicemens Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 August 2025
Narromine United Services Memorial Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 29 August 2025
Newcastle LGA ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
North Dubbo RSL Sporties ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 2025
North Sydney Leagues Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Orange City Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Ourimbah-Lisarow RSL Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 2025
Pacific Palms Bowling Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 30 June 2025
Parkes Service & Citizens Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 16 August 2025
Parramatta ClubGRANTS - Category 1 1 June 2025
Parramatta Leagues Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 2025
Port Macquarie-Hastings ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Revesby Workers' Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 August 2025
Richmond Valley ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Sawtell RSL Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 11 August 2025
Shellharbour City Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Shoalhaven City Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Singleton Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Smithfield RSL ClubGRANTS - Category 1 26 August 2025
St George Motor Boat Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 2025
Sutherland Shire Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
The Alcott Lane Cove ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
The Beach Club Collaroy ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
The Entrance Leagues Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 2025
The Epping Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 1 April 2025
Tweed ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Urunga Bowling Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 27 April 2025
Walgett RSL Memorial Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Wauchope RSL Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 30 June 2025
Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 2025
West HQ ClubGRANTS - Category 1 29 August 2025
Wests' Diggers (West Tamworth League Club) ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Wollongong City Council ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 May 2025
Woodburn Evans Head RSL Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 31 July 2025
Woonona Bulli RSL Memorial Club ClubGRANTS - Category 1 15 August 2025
Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort ClubGRANTS - Category 1 25 July 2025

 

More information can be found via link below. 

ClubGRANTS

Lowes Petroleum Service is a joint venture partnership between Lowes Petroleum Service and bp Australia. The people who rely on us are as varied as the roads we travel in regional and remote areas of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.

Keeping regional Australia thriving is what makes us tick. We are a socially-conscious organisation, passionately supporting our communities through local employment, local investment and involvement in a wide range of local initiatives and events.

Amount - Monetary Sponorship

Due Date -  All Year

Location - Australia

More information can be found via link below. 

Lowes Petroleum Service & bp Australia Community & Sponsorship

For 80+ years, Australians have been enjoying National Pies – at pie nights, at social clubs, and at footy matches big and small. To say thanks for your support, we’ve launched a new grants program: National Pies for Local Heroes.

Any registered Australian community group, sporting club or not-for-profit organisation can apply. We’ll award a grant of $1,000 each month over the next 12 months, beginning in March 2024. We’ll also award a major grant of $10,000 at the end of the program.

Amount - Monetary Grant up to $1,000 awarded each month / annual grant of $10,000

Due Date - Monthly until February 2025

Location - NSW

More information can be found via link below. 

National Pies for Local Heroes

Why your nomination is so important

Nominating your Westfield Local Hero is one small act that can have a big impact.


They feel valued and respected by your recognition, and they are in with a chance to be rewarded with a $20,000 or $5,000 grant for the organisation or group they represent.


Westfield Local Hero alumni also tell us the program helps grow their brand awareness and broadens their community and professional networks.

For you as a nominator:

  • The process is very quick and easy.
  • This is a powerful way to give back to others.
  • Your one act of nominating can have a big impact.

Amount - Monetary Grant up to $20,000 to $50,000 to the Club

Due Date -  13th March 2025

Location - NSW

More information can be found via link below. 

Westfield Local Heroes

Regional NSW

The Community Grant Program considers applications from community based, not for profit organisations for projects that address areas of the highest need within the community.

Generally, small grants of up to $5,000 will be considered. In exceptional circumstances, a grant of up to $10,000 may be considered following a discussion with Border Trust.

Local not-for-profit and community organisations are invited to apply, with a focus on projects that promote Community Wellbeing and Community Equity. These small grants have the power to create a big impact, driving meaningful change in our region.
 
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a lasting difference in our community!
 

Amount - Monetary Grant up to $5,000 

Due Date - 10th March 2025

Location - Local Government Areas of Albury, Federation, Greater Hume, Indigo, Towong and Wodonga

More information can be found via link below. 

Border Trust Community Grants

Connected Communities Grant Program will boost support for communities across remote, rural and regional Australia to enhance liveability with digital solutions that harness the power of connection. 

The program will support community-led efforts that embrace new technology and improve digital literacy or digital capability.

Grants up to $10,000 are available for not-for-profit community organisations that are providing access to information, technology, education and facilities to support their communities to embrace new technologies and ways of working to build social capital and digital capability.

Amount - Monetary Grant up to $10,000

Due Date Next Round - Opens in Februaary 2025

Location - Regional NSW

More information can be found via link below. 

Connected Communities Grant Program

 
 
Building strong connections through support in the local community.

Our Individual grants are $250 and club grants are $500 to support local sporting, creative & academic goals.

This grant is for under 18 year old individuals or groups that live or are based in Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Kempsey & Nambucca local areas.

Amount - Monetary Grant up to $500

Due Date - All Year

Location - in Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Kempsey & Nambucca local areas.

More information can be found via link below. 

McDonald's & The Munro Group - Junior Sports Grant

As owner of the Mt Piper power station, EnergyAustralia is proud to be part of the Lithgow and surrounding region and is committed to making a positive difference to our local community. We recognise the importance of engaging with the community to build a vibrant place to live and work.

Community Grants Program

EnergyAustralia Mt Piper provides community funding for local initiatives that will deliver sustainable benefits to the Lithgow region.

Applicants with projects that benefit communities close to Mt Piper Power station are particularly encouraged to apply.

Amount - Monetary Grant up to $10,000

Due Date: 

  • Round 1: 1 March – 31 March
  • Round 2: 1 September – 30 September

Location - includes towns and villages of Lithgow, Bell, Ben Bullen, Bogee, Bowenfels, Capertee, Clarence, Cullen Bullen, Dargan, Glen Alice, Glen Davis, Hampton, Hartley, Hartley Vale, Little Hartley, Marrangaroo, Meadow Flat, Newnes, Portland, Rydal, Sodwalls, Tarana and Wallerawang.

More information can be found via link below. 

Mt Piper Community

Our (CSP) caters for local community and not-for-profit organisations looking for funding assistance with an event, small project or purchase of equipment.

Applications open twice a year, generally in March and September. Grants are typically awarded up to $10,000 AUD and we require that the funds provided by NCIG are matched by existing funding or partnerships that are already in place. This is to ensure the project is not solely reliant on NCIG funding and therefore, the resilience of the program or project being funded.

NCIG’s CSP has been funding the region for over 10 years and with every bi-annual round, the program is growing in diversity and reach. To ensure NCIG is empowering as many local organisations as possible, organisations will now only be eligible for one grant per calendar year. With the rise in need for community services, this will ensure our region can continue to thrive and develop as it should.

Amount - Monetary Grant up to $10,000

Due Date - Round 1 March & Round 2 September 2025

Location - Particular focus on the communities located close to the NCIG terminal such as Mayfield, Warabrook, Stockton and Fern Bay, however applications from across the Newcastle region are equally encouraged.

More information can be found via link below. 

Newcastle Coal Infrustructure Group Community Support Program

he NSW Ports 2025 Community Grants Program is open to Australian registered not-for-profit organisations, community groups, and schools operating within eligible suburbs surrounding our sites. 

Applicants must have a clear vision and goal to enhance our local communities through projects, programs or initiatives which benefit local people.

Amount - Monetary Grant - $25,000

Due Date - 20th April 2025

Location -  Eligible Postcodes:

  • Port Botany: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2205, 2216, 2217, 2219.
  • Port Kembla: 2500, 2502, 2505, 2506, 2518, 2519, 2525, 2526, 2528
  • Enfield: 2133, 2135, 2136, 2190, 2191, 2192, 2195
  • Cooks River: 2044

More information can be found via link below. 

NSW Ports Community Grants Program

The Ray Harvey Sports Foundation is named after the late Ray Harvey. Ray contributed to many sport and community activities throughout the Goulburn community.

The purpose of the Foundation is to provide support to promising young sports people, helping them financially with coaching fees and providing assistance with costs associated with competition outside the Goulburn Mulwaree local government area.

Goulburn Mulwaree Council is the Trustee of the Ray Harvey Sports Foundation. 

There are two grant application rounds per financial year.

Round 2 of funding for the 2024/25 financial year is now open.

All enquiries and applications are to be addressed to Council's Community Facilities Administration Officer, Ph: 4823 4538 or council@goulburn.nsw.gov.au

Amount - Monetary Grant 

Due Date - Round 2 -  5pm on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Location - Goulburn Mulwaree local government area.

More information can be found via link below. 

Ray Harvey Sports Foundation

South32 are a global business with a local focus and are committed to building meaningful relationships in the communities where we operate.

We actively engage with stakeholders to understand their interests and aspirations and identify opportunities to work together with the aim of creating shared value.

Amount - Monetary Grant 

Due Date - All Year

Location - NSW South

More information can be found via link below. 

South32 Sponsorship

The Sapphire Wind Farm Community Fund S355 Committee aims to support initiatives that strengthen the local community through projects that deliver community benefits through the funding of grants within the boundaries of the Inverell Shire Council local Government area.

Amount - Monetary Grant 

Due Date-  Round 1 - 21st February 2025 and Round 2 - July 2025

Location - Inverell Shire Council local Government area.

More information can be found via link below. 

Sapphire Wind Farm Community Fund

The Eraring Power Station (EPS) has been an important part of the Lake Macquarie community for more than 40 years.  The future closure of the Eraring Power Station will be a major step in the transition away from coal-fired power towards increased renewable energy generation.

One of the ways Origin plans to support the community during the transition is through the Eraring Community Investment Fund, which will see $5 million invested between 2023-2032.

The Fund supports activities that benefit communities directly impacted by the future transition of the EPS. It prioritises projects that are sustainable over the long term and that deliver an enduring community benefit beyond the funding period. Applications for investment are invited twice per year.

Amount - 

  • Sponsorships - Up to $10,000 
  • Grants - $10,000 to $50,000 
  • Partnerships - Up to $100,000

Due Date -

  • Round 1 - 23 March 2025
  • Round 2 - 21 September 2025

Location - Lake Macquarie LGA

More information can be found via link below. 

The Eraring Community Investment Fund

The Veolia Mulwaree Trust was established to manage and distribute funds for charitable purposes and worthwhile community projects to benefit communities within or surrounding the former Mulwaree Shire Council area in Southern NSW. The Trust’s funding is provided by Veolia Australia and New Zealand which operates the Woodlawn Eco-Precinct near Tarago in Southern NSW.

Two funding programs will be available:

  • The donation program for small projects, valued at $1,000 and under; and
  • The grant program, for projects valued at over $1,000.

Amount - Monetary Grant or Donation up to $1,000

Due Date - 19th February 2025

Location - Goulburn Mulwaree Council; Upper Lachlan Shire Council; Oberon Council; Wingecarribee Shire Council;  Wollondilly Shire Council; Shoalhaven City Council; Palerang Council areas

More information can be found via link below. 

Veolia Mulwaree Trust Grants and Donations Program

Greater Sydney

This grant is designed to increase participation in local sport and recreation activities, particularly in regards to the inclusion of:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders;
  • Disengaged young people;
  • Newly arrive migrants, refugees and humanitarian entrants;
  • People experiencing homelessness; people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;
  • People living with disabilities;
  • People of diverse genders and/or sexuality (LGBTI);
  • People over 55 years of age, particularly those living alone;
  • Women and girls.

Amount - Monetary Grant up to $2,000

Due Date - All Year

Location - City of Parramatta Council

More information can be found via link below. 

City of Parramatta - Sport & Recreation Grant

This grant program supports small scale, community-led projects that encourage communities to take action to improve, enhance, represent or celebrate their local neighbourhoods.

Amount - Monetary Grant up to $10,000 or in-kind venue hire

Due Date -  all year for applications until the budget is exhausted. You should submit your application at least 8 weeks before you plan to start your grant activity or event.

Location -  City of Sydney

More information can be found via link below. 

City of Sydney Quick Response Grants

Heritage Bank has an extensive sponsorship program and supports many diverse areas with primary focus on the arts, refugees, indigenous Australians, women, youth, rural Australia and small business. We have developed application guidelines to make our requirements clear to potential sponsorship applicants and to encourage the presentation of proposals that meet those requirements.

Our sponsorship portfolio is organised under one unifying theme “Helping Hands” which embodies the idea of providing a hand-up while helping people help themselves. In doing so, we assist their efforts to grow and prosper.

Amount - Monetary Grant up to $5,000

Due Date - All Year

Location - Sydney North West & Sydney South West

More information can be found via link below. 

Heritage Bank Sponsorship