ClubGrants are now OPEN for 2025

2025 Category 1 & 2 grants are now open.

What are ClubGRANTS?

ClubGRANTS is a statewide initiative that provides financial support for projects and services that contribute to the wellbeing of local communities. There are two rounds of grants available for individuals, community groups, sporting groups and not-for-profit organisations in the Bega Valley:

Category 1 – Bega Valley Shire Council coordinates these grants, where groups can apply for grants of up to $25,000 for projects and services that contribute to the wellbeing of local communities.  2025 grants are now open until 31 May 2025.

Category 2 – You apply directly to your local club for Category 2 grants. 2025 grants are now open at the Merimbula RSL Club until 31 August 2025.

Merimbula RSL ClubGrants online

Who can apply for Category 2 funding, and for what projects?

The Merimbula RSL Club is keen to support smaller communities in the shire who don’t have their own services club. If you are from areas like Kyah, Towombah, Rocky Hall or Candelo for example, the RSL Board welcomes your applications.

The scope of projects you can apply for is broad, as long as the funds stay in the Bega Valley Shire. People outside the shire can also apply if the project is benefitting the Bega Valley. For example, the Merimbula RSL Club has previously funded Sydney-based organisation ‘Careflight’ because they were seeking support for the services they provide to families in the Bega Valley Shire.

Read the full story on our last year’s grants on our Latest News page

Who can apply for Category 1 funding, and how?

You follow a similar process to apply for Category 1 funding, which is coordinated by Bega Valley Shire Council and provided by six registered clubs across the shire: Bermagui Country Club, Club Bega, Club Sapphire Merimbula, Eden Sports and Recreation Club, the Merimbula RSL and Tura Beach Country Club. Just make sure you select the correct category when filling out your application form. In 2025, you can apply for grants of up to $25,000.

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