CLUB Grants & SPONSORSHIP

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.

The BMD Community Assistance Program provides one-off support payments, up to a value of $5,000 each, for local community groups and organisations that deliver benefits through initiatives, programs or events within the communities in which BMD operates, all throughout Australia. 

The Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program is aimed at providing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and associated equipment to NSW sport and recreation facilities and clubs. 

An AED is a device that is used in conjunction with Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and delivers a controlled shock to an individual experiencing cardiac arrest, increasing their chances of survival.

The NSW Government is providing up to $500,000 in funding to eligible sporting clubs and facility owners through the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program in 2024/25 with grants up to $3,000 available.

In 2024/25 funding is open to applicants within the bottom five Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) as ranked by the Australian Bureau of Statistics or those who can demonstrate financial hardship in order to prioritise available funds to those who need it most.

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.

Silvan Australia is a family-owned business recognized as an industry leader in agricultural machinery and rural lifestyle. Silvan have operated throughout local communities across Australia for 60 years and acknowledges the significance of local sporting clubs and their impact on community.

Via this recognition Silvan are offering local sporting clubs throughout Australia the opportunity to be a part of our Community Sponsorship Program with the chance to apply for a onetime cash grant towards the operation of club-based events, activities, projects, and equipment.

NSW volunteer involving organisations are invited to express interest in the Strong and Resilient Communities Activity (SARC) – Community Support – Small Grants for Volunteer Involving Organisations program. Administered by the State and Territory volunteering peak bodies, the small grants will assist grassroots organisations to strengthen volunteering through capability and capacity building.

Small volunteer involving organisations can apply for grants ($10,000 – $20,000) for one-off, time limited projects that build volunteer management capability, and help the organisation to support the social and economic participation of vulnerable and disadvantaged people.

A joint initiative between Central Coast Council, Delta Coal and the local communities, this funding program is designed to improve community infrastructure and services 

HVO supports local not for profit organisations and projects in the Upper Hunter and Lower Hunter through its bi-annual community grants program in April and September.

The grants are open to small scale projects that develop the communities in which HVO operates. Applications should target at least one of these focus areas:

• Capacity building – including education and training, enterprise development and economic diversification
• Health
• Environment
• Local need

Preference is given to applications that benefit communities in close proximity to HVO’s operations and activities. Typically, we fund applications up to $5,000 but may consider higher amounts. Applications for part funding will only be considered if remaining funds are already secured.

Whilst we will continue to offer funding between $1000–$4000 for individuals and organisations in regional areas along the Inland Rail route, applications from areas where construction is underway will constitute a greater focus for the Community Sponsorships and Donations Program.

Funding will be available to short-term projects and activities that contribute to local and regional prosperity, wellbeing and sustainability, such as upgrading community facilities and equipment, implementing unique STEM projects in schools, mentoring and developing local business communities, and hosting community events.

Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants is a small grants program aiming to contribute to the success, vibrancy and wellbeing of rural and regional communities nationwide.

Nutrien Ag Solutions seeks to support local grassroots organisations with funding for projects that are meaningful for their communities.

Pycon Community Grants is an initiative to help support our local community organisations to deliver the services and programs that help our communities to thrive. Does your not for profit organisation, or community group need some financial assistance to complete that new project?

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.

The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Small & Vital stream gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities.

Grants up to $10,000 are available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities that strengthen local people, places and climate solutions, with a preference for smaller communities (populations under 15,000).

FRRR’s Small & Vital program supports thriving, resilient, and sustainable remote, rural and regional communities across Australia. In particular, priority will be given to projects that:
– Support communities to implement generational transition;
– Invest in outback, remote, and less resourced communities;
– Build capacity and resourcing for a just and equitable energy transition;
– Support First Nations-led initiatives that strengthen culture, country, economic participation, and reconciliation.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and assessed quarterly.

We aim to deliver benefits to the families of children and youth who participate in sporting activities in Portside suburbs.

Applications for funding are open twice yearly during specified calling periods in February and August. We provide up to $1,500 per application per calling period. Specific requirements and assessment criteria apply.

Applications for funding must meet Port Waratah’s requirements and objectives. Before applying, please review the information below to determine whether your application aligns with our programme.

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.

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.

This Community Grants Program is administered by the Community Enterprise Foundation™ and is made possible through the generous support of Community Bank Lindfield & Districts, marking 21 years as a vital part of our community.

In celebration of 21 years of service to the Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby communities, Community Bank Lindfield & Districts, in partnership with Ku-ring-gai Financial Services Limited, is launching its largest-ever community giveaway— a Grants Program offering up to $210,000.

Area: The Lindfield & Districts 21st Birthday Community Grants Program is designed to support programs and projects within the Ku-ring-gai, Hornsby and near surrounds.

Audience: Charitable and Not-for-profit Organisations can apply for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for the community, contributing to its development in building social capital, community welfare, environmental, health, education or cultural areas