ClubGRANTS was established in 1998 to ensure registered clubs in NSW with profits over $1 million contribute financial or in-kind support to local community services, programs, and projects. The scheme is guided by the Gaming Machine Tax Act 2001.
Local organisations and community groups can apply for funding under the scheme.
Participating clubs in Blacktown City include:
For more information contact the Community Development team 02 5300 6000.
The program is for local organisations and community groups that assist people within our city. ClubGRANTS does not preclude private enterprise from applying, however the general focus is on supporting not-for-profits and local community groups.
Funded projects must be in the areas of:
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community welfare and social services
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community development/engagement
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community health services
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employment assistance activities (including social enterprises).
You can find examples here.
The Category 1 round opened at 9 am, Monday 2 March 2026. Applications need to be submitted through the ClubGRANTS Online website.
clubgrants.com.au/find-your-local-grant-round?round=611478
Completed applications must be received by 4 pm Sunday 31 May 2026.
All applications are assessed by the Blacktown City ClubGRANTS Local Committee members and then forwarded to local clubs to review. The full committee comprises delegates from Department of Communities and Justice and Western Sydney Local Health District, as well as community representatives and local clubs. The committee is convened by Blacktown City Council, but we do not make funding decisions.
Please note:
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Applications must be submitted by 4 pm on the closing date. All mandatory support material must be included. Applications submitted after this time and date will not be considered.
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All supporting documents must be attached to the application.
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All previous successful ClubGRANTS projects must have been adequately acquitted in order to be considered for the current funding round.
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Once you have lodged your completed ClubGRANTS application online, you will be emailed a copy of your application. If you do not receive this email, please contact ClubGRANTS customer service for advice https://www.clubgrants.com.au/help/applicants.
For more information about the local community funding priorities, please see below.
Blacktown City 2026 ClubGRANTS Local Funding Priorities(PDF, 129KB).
Before the start of each annual ClubGRANTS round, we invite local community groups and organisations to attend free information sessions. We outline the updated local priorities for funding and take you through some useful grant-writing tips to give your application the best chance of success.
Topics covered in the grants workshops include:
- the local funding priorities for Blacktown City for that year
- tips for a successful ClubGRANTS application
- other sources for grants
Attendees also hear about effective ways to build partnerships and collaborate to deliver great projects for the community, and how Council can assist.
All applications are assessed against the funding priorities so come along and make sure that your project is aligned.
The 2026 sessions have already taken place. If you would like to discuss your potential project and see if it aligns with the local funding priorities, contact Blacktown City Council Community Development team by phone 02 5300 6000 or email Community.Development@blacktown.nsw.gov.au