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 |
| Stronger Communities Programme Round 10 | From $2,500.00 to $20,000.00 | Federal | Open now Closes 19-Jan-2027 | The objective of the program is to deliver infrastructure projects that provide social benefits for local communities. The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are to: - encourage and support participation in local projects - improve local community participation - contribute to vibrant and viable communities. | More Information |
| Modernised Multicultural Grants Program: Infrastructure for Multicultural Communities | total funding of up to $41.6 million (GST exclusive) for construction, upgrade or extension of infrastructure. You can apply for one of 3 streams of grant funding based on the type of infrastructure project and amount of grant funding you require for the project. | Federal | Batch 2 opens on 18 May 2026 and closes on 12 November 2026. | The Infrastructure for Multicultural Communities grant opportunity provides funding to deliver physical infrastructure and amenities to support multicultural communities to connect and commune in a designated physical environment. | More Information |
| Clubgrants Category 3 - Infrastructure Grants: community infrastructure | From $50,000 to $300,000 | State | Application opens: 1 February 2027 Application closes: 22 February 2027 | The objective of the Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants program is to fund the costs of construction, alteration, renovation, completion and fit-out of buildings and community infrastructure to deliver outcomes for disadvantaged NSW communities including regional, remote and drought-affected areas, culturally and linguistically diverse, disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and disaster-affected communities | More Information |
Updated 02/11/2026
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!