Grant funding available for local community groups

Published on 27 February 2023

Local community groups are encouraged to apply for funding with a new round of the ClubGRANTS program now open.  

ClubGRANTS Category 1 is currently accepting applications until 24 April 2023 and is proudly hosted by the Shoalhaven Local Committee.  

The Shoalhaven Local Committee is made up of representatives from Shoalhaven City Council, Department of Communities and Justice, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Shoalhaven Neighbourhood Services, and registered local licensed clubs.  

ClubGRANTS Category 1 supports: welfare and social services, community development, employment assistance activities, health services, and projects aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people. The Committee will also consider other local identified needs within the Shoalhaven.  

Local community groups that have previously benefited from ClubGRANTS funding include:  

• Supported Accommodation & Homelessness Services Shoalhaven Illawarra (SAHSSI)
• Milton Ulladulla Men’s Shed
• Culburra Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade
• Nowra Youth Centre
• Shoalhaven Education Fund

ClubGRANTS are open now and will close on 24 April 2023.  

Applications can be lodged online via the Clubs NSW website.

For more information visit Council’s Community Grants page or speak to your registered local licensed club.  

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