Club Grants

ClubGRANTS is one of Australia’s largest Grants program, providing more than $100 million in cash each year to a variety of worthy causes across NSW, through charities, sporting organisations and not-for-profit community groups.

Davistown RSL Club participates in the ClubGRANTS program. ClubGRANTS makes a real difference to the local community via its many contributions to community groups, charities and sports organisations, and also providing assistance to specific community development and support projects. In 2025 The Davo donated in excess of $143,000.00. In 2024 over $135,000.00 in cash & in-kind donations to local organisations.

Funding is available under three separate categories (Category 1, 2 or 3)

NOTE: For Groups or organisations who received a Category 1 or Category 2 ClubGRANT last year – Acquittals for 2025 must be submitted. Please note that a 2026 Category 1 or 2 ClubGRANTS Application cannot be accepted without a 2025 an Acquittal being lodged

CATEGORY 1

CATEGORY 1 : Supports community welfare and social services; community development; employment assistance activities; community health services; and projects aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people.

The 2026 Category 1 funding applications will open on February 1, 2026 and close on May 31, 2026

Applications must be submitted via the ClubGRANTS link below.

Category 1 funding projects for 2026 must benefit residents of the Central Coast LGA. Please note that while there is no official maximum amount, available funding is limited. CLICK HERE to view the full list of priorities

For more information about Category 1 and other funding programs, including details about the ClubGRANTS local committees, how to apply for funding and the latest ClubGRANTS Guidelines please visit the ClubGRANTS page.

CATEGORY 2

Category 2 :Funding for general community development and support activities, such as junior sport/grassroots sport or veteran welfare activities.

Applications for the 2026 Category 2 funding open February 2nd 2026 and close on July 17th 2026 at 5pm.

Applications must be submitted via the ClubGRANTS link below

CATEGORY 2 IN-KIND

Category 2 In-Kind Applications for the 2025/26 Category 2 funding opens on September 1, 2025 and close on September 1, 2026.

CATEGORY 3

Category 3: Is a state-wide fund that supports large-scale community infrastructure projects. Grants are available for sport, emergency and disaster relief, and arts and culture infrastructure.

Information on how to identify your eligibility and lodge an application can be found at this link ClubGRANTS.