ClubGRANTS is one of Australia’s largest grant programs, providing more than $100 million in cash each year to a variety of worthy causes across NSW.
ClubGRANTS funding is available to community groups, charities, and sporting teams across NSW.
Diggers Club Grants Officer
Sharon Hulston sharon@diggers.club
The ClubGRANTS scheme in the Central Coast’s Local Government Area (LGA) is funded by local registered clubs to provide community support.
Applications are to be submitted online via the official application form.
All Category 1 applications will be assessed by the full Central Coast LGA Committee.
Projects must benefit residents of the Central Coast LGA. Please note that while there is no official maximum amount, available funding is limited.
Please refer to the ClubGRANTS website for a copy of the guidelines and applicants guide. Please also refer to the list of ClubGRANTS Priorities for the Central Coast LGA, for additional information for your application.
HOW TO APPLY
CATEGORY 1
Grant round open 1st Feb 2026 – 30th April 2026
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
CATEGORY 2
Category 2 funding is generally for projects not listed or eligible for Category 1 funding such as:
School projects, fetes and festivals
Sport and recreational clubs
Cultural activities – Visual/Performing Arts
Please note that due to the large volume of requests which we receive it is not possible to support every request.
2025 – 2026 RECIPIENTS
FIAM Inc Care Arm
Camp Breakaway
Coast Shelter
Central Coast Kids in Need
Educar Foundation
Lutanda Childrens Services
The Entrance Neighbourhood Centre
PCYC Bateau Bay
WAGS (Working Age Group – Stroke)
Wyong Stroke Recovery Club
Central Coast Rugby League Referee Association
Central Coast Veterans Cricket Association
The Entrance Cricket Club
Central Coast Netball
Central Coast Touch Football
Wyong District Netball Association
Killarney Vale Bombers Football Club
Academy Guard – DanceDrill
Central Coast Dragon Boat Club
Toukley Probus Club
PAST EXPENDITURE
* 2018 – 2019
* 2019 – 2020
* 2020 – 2021
* 2021 – 2022
* 2022 – 2023
* 2023 – 2024
* 2024 – 2025
* 2025 – 2026