Shellharbour City Council is inviting local community groups and organisations to apply for the 2025 Category 1 ClubGRANTS community funding scheme. The scheme opened on 1 February 2025, and will close on 31 May 2025.
ClubGRANTS is a state-wide initiative in which local clubs provide significant financial support for projects and services that contribute to the wellbeing of their local communities. Council does not own the grant program but assists in administering the Category 1 funding round.
Caption: Top Blokes Foundation were one of the 2024 ClubGRANTS funding recipients. Image courtesy of Shellharbour City Council.
A free community information session will be held at the Shellharbour Civic Centre at 10am on Tuesday 11 February 2025.
The session will provide details about ClubGRANTS funding, an introduction to the application process and Shellharbour ClubGRANTS local priorities. The local committee will also be available to answer any questions.
Shellharbour City community groups and organisations can seek financial support through the Category 1 funding program.
Funding is available for projects for community welfare and social services, community development, community health services and employment assistance activities.
Local clubs participating this year are Albion Park Bowling Club, Albion Park RSL, Oak Flats Bowling and Recreation Club, The Shellharbour Club, Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club, and Warilla Sports Club.
Shellharbour City Mayor Chris Homer said that financial support from the city's larger clubs helped provide services that are essential to community wellbeing.
"The ClubGRANTS financial assistance enables community groups to provide their ongoing services and support to our residents," Mayor Homer said.
"Each year, Council is proud to participate in this program and it is fantastic to see local registered clubs contributing back into the Shellharbour community."
