Parramatta ClubGRANTS

• Reduce social isolation and develop connectedness between communities and individuals.
• Provide opportunities for the following groups to develop activities for their communities or to participate more fully in broader community activities including sport and leisure activities; events; employment and training opportunities:
  • people with disabilities
  • people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
  • disengaged young people
  • people of diverse genders and/or sexuality (LGBTQI)
  • homeless people
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
  • people over 55 years of age, particularly those living alone
• Support the development and operations of community groups and organisations, particularly those that service new and emerging communities.
• Support emergency services that help to keep people in their homes (eg food supplies, school support, and utility bill payments).
• Support families and the positive social, emotional and educational development of children.
• Improve safety for families and communities including the prevention of domestic and family violence.
• Fund the development or growth of social enterprises that provide employment and training opportunities for people with barriers to employment.
• Build leadership skills or other capacity for community groups and individuals.
• Support the delivery of budgeting support services.
• Improve positive mental health outcomes to individuals and communities.
• Promote the use of green space within local neighbourhoods.
• Support local Arts and Culture organisations.
• Reduce the digital divide, facilitating access to technology and provision of internet services to improve educational outcomes for school-aged children.
• Promote environmental sustainability in the local area.
• Respond to an increased need for basic crisis support for individuals and families, not able to be met by existing funded projects.

NOTE: As a general rule. ClubGRANTS does not fund projects or services that can be readily assisted by an existing Government funding program. 

Applying for ClubGRANTS funding is quick and easy. To be eligible to apply, you must be a not-for-profit organisation within the Parramatta LGA and provide the following project and/or services:

• community welfare or social services
• community development
• community health services or employment assistance activities

You are also eligible if you or your organisation is involved in community or professional sport.

• April 15th, Monday 10AM - 11AM
• April 24th, Wednesday 12:30PM - 1:30PM
• May 7th, Tuesday 11AM - 12PM

If you need any further information, please feel free to contact our Community Grants Officer on grants@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au or call 02 9806 5110.