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Grant funding in Australia is offered by a broad range of institutions including government departments, corporations, non-profit organisations, foundations, educational institutions and trusts.

SLSNSW provides grant support at no charge to NSW SLSCs through The Surf Life Saving Foundation’s Grant Seeking Unit (GSU). The GSU is a national grant research and writing support unit and can assist your club in identifying suitable funding opportunities, preparing a professionally written application, lodgement and acquittal.

If you would like to speak to a member of the GSU to learn more about how the team can assist your club, please contact them on (07) 3177 5855 or email grants@sls.com.au.

For those clubs interested in preparing their own grant applications, the GSU has developed a Grant Guide for Clubs which outlines administrative functions associated with grant funding and provides sample responses for typical questions found in a grant application.

Grant funding in Australia is offered by a broad range of institutions including government departments, corporations, non-profit organisations, foundations, educational institutions and trusts.

Find out how Woolgoolga SLSC utilised the services of the GSU to secure the funding for their new surf club on our website.

The following grant opportunities have been identified by the GSU as potentially suitable for SLSCs in NSW to apply to for funding.

CLUBSNSW CLUBGRANTS

ClubsNSW is the peak representational body for the NSW club industry and aims to deliver a range of services to create an environment for long-term sustainability in the industry, as well as to improve conditions for both those working within the club industry and for the local communities they support.

Part of the role of ClubsNSW is to deliver the ClubGRANTS program which is a funding scheme designed to ensure larger clubs across NSW contribute to the provision of frontline services for local community organisations, sporting groups and charities that make a difference in their local area.

ClubGRANTS provides funding under three categories and the amount provided is dependent on the funding available in your area.

NSW Community Building Partnership

This program awards grants for community infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes, while also promoting community participation, inclusion and cohesion.

Australian Government Stronger Communities

The Stronger Communities Program Round 9 is a two-stage application process with Expressions of Interest (EOIs) open now, and closing throughout January and February 2025 depending on your electorate.

Your local Federal MP is responsible for reviewing EOIs via a community consultation process. If your EOI is successful, you will be invited to complete a full submission and will receive the link to an online application form in an email from your Federal MP.

Funding from $2,500 to $20,000 is available for projects that benefit the community, primarily minor capital works. Only 20 or fewer projects will be funded per electorate.

Australian Government Volunteer Grants

Expressions Of Interest (EOIs) for the Volunteer Grants 2024-25 are now open, with closing dates from December 2024 to mid-January 2025.

Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will be available to support the efforts of volunteers. Applications follow a two-stage process. Applicants must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to their Federal MP, after which selected organisations will be invited to complete a full application. Each Federal MP has $66,225 (ex GST) to allocate per electorate. To be eligible, organisations must have a minimum of 40% of volunteers working for the organisation.