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Community Development Fund grant — NSW

$5K – $250K available

Office of Responsible Gambling

The Community Development Fund grant funds projects or programs that provide a demonstrable benefit to local communities, particularly vulnerable, rural, remote and disadvantaged communities. It supports social, environmental and recreational outcomes that promote community participation, inclusion and cohesion.

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Funding

$5K – $250K

Closed

8 Nov 2022

Duration

1 year

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Applications are open to all organisations • Individuals or groups of individuals cannot apply • Applicant must have an ABN • Project must provide a demonstrable benefit to the local community • Project must have the support of the local community • Organisation must have the capacity and capability to deliver the project or program • Infrastructure projects must have development consent • Infrastructure projects or projects above $100,000 must provide a detailed project plan • Funds cannot be used for events, but can contribute to event infrastructure • Successful applicants must hold minimum public liability insurance cover of $10 million • Projects must be completed in one year
Applications are open to all organisations. Individuals or groups of individuals cannot apply. Projects must provide a demonstrable benefit to the local community, have support from the local community, be managed by an organisation with the capacity and capability to deliver the project or program, and have development consent if they are infrastructure projects. Applicants need an ABN, and infrastructure projects or projects above $100,000 require a detailed project plan. Funds cannot be used for events, but can contribute to event infrastructure. Successful applicants must hold a minimum of $10 million public liability insurance and complete projects within one year.

What's Funded

Projects and programs delivering positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes, including community infrastructure and service programs. Event infrastructure may be funded, but events themselves are not eligible.

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Expected Outcomes

Demonstrable benefit to the local community, especially for vulnerable, rural, remote and disadvantaged communities; broader community benefit beyond the funded organisation; increased participation, inclusion and cohesion; and support for NSW Premier's priorities.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companypartnershiptrustnon_profitcooperativeindigenous_organisationlocal_governmentother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitysustainabilityother

Keywords

community developmentlocal communityrural communitiesremote communitiesdisadvantaged communitiessocial outcomesenvironmental outcomesrecreational outcomes

Official Grant Page

Office of Responsible Gambling

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Community Development Fund grant?

The Community Development Fund grant is a non-profit grant offered by Office of Responsible Gambling in Australia, providing $5K – $250K in funding. The Community Development Fund grant funds projects or programs that provide a demonstrable benefit to local communities, particularly vulnerable, rural, remote and disadvantaged communities. It supports social, environmental and recreational outcomes that promote community participation, inclusion and cohesion.
2

How much funding does the Community Development Fund grant provide?

The Community Development Fund grant provides $5K – $250K in funding. The typical project duration is 1 year.
3

Who is eligible for the Community Development Fund grant?

  • Applications are open to all organisations
  • Individuals or groups of individuals cannot apply
  • Applicant must have an ABN
  • Project must provide a demonstrable benefit to the local community
  • Project must have the support of the local community
  • Organisation must have the capacity and capability to deliver the project or program
  • Infrastructure projects must have development consent
  • Infrastructure projects or projects above $100,000 must provide a detailed project plan
  • Funds cannot be used for events, but can contribute to event infrastructure
  • Successful applicants must hold minimum public liability insurance cover of $10 million
  • Projects must be completed in one year
4

When does the Community Development Fund grant close?

Applications closed on 8 Nov 2022.
5

What activities are funded?

Projects and programs delivering positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes, including community infrastructure and service programs. Event infrastructure may be funded, but events themselves are not eligible.
6

How do I apply for the Community Development Fund grant?

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