Grants and Funding
Grants available
| Name | Amount | Type | Open / Close Date | About the Program | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club Grants Scheme | Varied | Clubs NSW | Closing dates vary between Councils. Check your council's opening and closing dates via the link. | ClubGRANTS is designed to ensure that larger clubs contribute to the provision of front-line services for their local communities; and to ensure that the disadvantaged in the community are better positioned to benefit from the substantial contributions made by those clubs. | More Information |
| 2026 NAIDOC Grants Program | From $1,000 to $5,000 | State | Application opens: 9 February 2026 Application closes: 22 March 2026, 5:00 pm | Aboriginal Affairs NSW supports the holding of events and activities in NSW to celebrate the 2026 NAIDOC week (5 July 2026 to 12 July 2026) that - Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and achievements. - Align with the theme of NAIDOC Week in 2026, 50 Years of Deadly. - Promote a greater awareness and understanding of Aboriginal histories and/or cultures within the broader local or regional community. | More Information |
| Pace Farm's Community Grants Program | up to $5000 | Community | Open/ 31-Mar-2026 New round every 3 months | The grants are open to community groups including charities, sporting clubs, schools and community groups Projects may include upgrading food charity kitchens, improving sporting clubrooms, delivering education programs to remote groups, providing community health and wellness programs, or assisting a revegetation initiative. Eligible groups can apply for grants of up to $5,000 a year to fund projects that have positive and measurable benefits for their community and have the potential for long-term impact beyond the grant. | More Information |
Updated 04/03/2026
What is a grant?
Put very simply, a grant is a sum of money given by one organisation to another for a specific purpose. The critical point here is grants are offered for a specific purpose.
Who offers grants?
Grants are provided by a wide variety of organisations, but the biggest providers are the different levels of government.
Local Government – allocate significant amounts to improving their community facilities while also offering smaller amounts aimed at building community activities and community group capacity through local clubs.
State – much of facility development funding comes from state government. State government will also offer grants to community groups which compliment government policies. State government funding is also available to assist in supporting events within the state, especially in rural areas.
Federal – a lot of federal government funding is focused on elite sport and facility development.
Corporate – Corporations and foundations can be valuable allies in your club’s fund seeking journey. While they may not be “lifetime solutions,” these partners offer unique benefits including:
- Innovation and Flexibility: Less restricted than government grants, they can support creative approaches and adapt to your needs.
- Shared Mission: Partnering goes beyond funding. Share your goals and mission to build a meaningful connection.
- Community Investment: Corporations often target local communities where they operate, creating a mutual benefit.
Grants enable clubs and associations to provide effective change whilst building community capacity.
What information is required when writing a good grant application?
Basically, emphasising the Who, What, Where, Why, When and How.
A good grant application should clearly state:
- Who will benefit?
- What is going to happen?
- Where is it going to happen?
- Why does it need to happen?
- When is it going to happen? And
- How is it going to happen and how much will it cost?
For more information or assistance with grants, please contact the Facilities and Advocacy team.
For letters of support, please email lachlanm@footballnsw.com.au.
Best of luck with your application!