Canterbury League Club is an active participant in the ClubGRANTS program and has donated millions of dollars to local community groups and charities over the years.
Please read below to determine if your ClubGRANTS request qualifies for funding under the ClubGrants Guidelines (Gaming Machine Tax Act 2001).
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| CATEGORY | EXAMPLE | MORE INFO |
| Category 1 | Financial support | As of September 2023, we are currently not taking any applications for Category 1 funding. All projects must be submitted through Canterbury-Bankstown Council ClubGrants program here |
| Category 1 (IN-KIND) | Waived room hire, signed jersey and prizes, discount catering, non-financial support | |
| Category 2 | Financial support | Very limited support available due to our commitment to the sport of rugby league, junior rugby league and Bulldogs Rugby League Club. |
| Category 2 (IN-KIND) | Waived room hire, signed jersey and prizes, discount catering, non-financial support |
CATEGORY 1
Category 1 funding is specifically for local projects and/or services that contribute to the welfare and broader social fabric of the local community and are aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged communities.
These projects encompass:
- Community Welfare & Social Services
- Community Development
- Community Health Services
- Employment Assistance Activities
A ClubGRANTS Local Committee is established each year to identify local priorities and needs for grants and to make recommendations to local clubs. City of Canterbury Bankstown Council coordinates the Scheme in the Canterbury LGA for Category 1 expenditure and the funding round generally opens in March/April each year.
For further information on the ClubGRANTS scheme please visit the City of Canterbury Bankstown Council here
To read the official ClubGrants Guidelines (Gaming Machine Tax Act 2001) please click here
CATEGORY 2
Category 2 funding are for projects that affect within an internal community like schools and grassroot sports like local sporting groups.
Example:
- School projects, fetes and festivals
- Sport and recreational clubs
- Cultural activities – Visual/Performing Arts
- Charity fundraising
- Medical research
- veterans welfare activities like the Lakemba RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day activities
Canterbury has a very limited pool of funding for Category 2 projects due to our commitment to the sport of rugby league, junior rugby league and Bulldogs Rugby League Club.
Requests must be made in writing to the Board of Directors at least 6 weeks prior to any required funding deadline in order to ensure that your request can be considered in time.
