ClubGRANTS Supporting Our Local Community
What is ClubGRANTS?
ClubGRANTS is a community funding program that provides essential financial support to local organisations and projects, helping them address key issues and improve the quality of life within the community. Funded by registered clubs, the program focuses on a broad range of initiatives, including health services, education, social welfare, and cultural activities. By directing resources to these areas, ClubGRANTS ensures that vital programs and services can continue to operate, reach more people, and have a lasting impact.
Beyond just providing financial aid, ClubGRANTS plays a crucial role in fostering community spirit and development. The program supports projects that tackle pressing local challenges, such as mental health, youth services, and social inclusion, while also promoting cultural and recreational activities that enrich community life. Through this funding, clubs demonstrate their commitment to giving back, investing in the future of their communities, and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from local initiatives.
Panthers proudly adheres to the ClubGRANTS scheme created by ClubsNSW. ClubGRANTS funding is separated into 2 categories:
Category 1 – Funds donated by Panthers Bathurst
Category one aims to aid organisations that work with community welfare, social services and/or community development. This category also includes community health services, and employment assistance activities. The organisations chosen for category one will receive direct funds donated from Panthers Bathurst of an amount decided by the ClubGRANTS committee based on, the organisations application and needs.
Applications for Category 1 grants open on the 1st of February and close on the 31st of May-
To locate the open category 1 round go to: https://www.clubgrants.com.au/find-your-local-grant-round
Category 2 – In-kind donated by Panthers Bathurst
Category two aims to aid other community development and support services not eligible for category one or outside the opening times of the category one funding round. Organisations chosen for category two could receive a range of different donations from Panthers Bathurst, depending on their specific circumstances. Details of the project and how the project is to be delivered to the Bathurst LGA is to be included in the application (Please ensure that criteria is met prior to application).
In-kind
Possible donations include the waiving of room hire for events or gatherings, and the supply of various items (such as jerseys / vouchers) as donations to the organisation.
https://www.clubgrants.com.au/find-your-local-grant-round?round=412598
Cash
Cash donations for projects to be delivered in the Bathurst LGA.
https://www.clubgrants.com.au/find-your-local-grant-round?round=412564
Who can apply for ClubGRANTS?
The program is for local projects and services that assist people within the Bathurst LGA and community. Funded projects must be in the areas of:
- Community welfare and social services
- Community development/engagement
- Community health services
- Employment assistance activities (including social enterprises)
- Sporting Organisations (Category 2 only)
Requests that cannot be considered
- Organisations outside of the Bathurst local government area
- If you have already received a donation, or sponsorship within the same donation year (September to August)
- Those who have already received a donation or sponsorship from Panthers Rugby League office
- Individual causes (sporting, health etc.)
If you think you meet the requested criteria, please submit your request for donations/sponsorship on company letterhead.
Requests are reviewed monthly by the ClubGRANTS committee.