Community

ClubGRANTS

CHRG, community is at the heart of everything we do – fostering meaningful connections that support and strengthen our entire community.

For over 45 years, CHRG has been a vital part of the communities we serve. We provide a welcoming space for our 50,000+ members to connect, enjoy meals, and build friendships. We also support veterans and their families, and proudly sponsor youth sport, recreation, art, culture, and educational programs.

ClubGRANTS ensures that larger registered clubs in NSW contribute to essential frontline services, helping disadvantaged groups benefit from gaming contributions.

Through ClubGRANTS and our CHRG Community Connection program, we are proud to provide ongoing support to local communities, including funding and resources for veteran welfare, healthcare, community transport, child and family services, aged and disability services, education, cultural activities, sports, and disaster relief.

We extend our gratitude to all recipient organisations for their dedication and tireless efforts to make a positive impact in our community. For more information, see the full list of supported projects.

Click here to download full list of our ClubGRANTS Recipients for the 2019-20 year.

Click here to download full list of our ClubGRANTS Recipients for the 2020-21 year.

Click here to download full list of our ClubGRANTS Recipients for the 2021-22 year.

Click here to download full list of our ClubGRANTS Recipients for the 2022-23 year.

Click here to download full list of our ClubGRANTS Recipients for the 2023-24 year.

CAT 1 Funding snapshot 31.08.22

Cancer Council NSW, Care Flight, Castle Hill & Districts sub Branch, Child Abuse Prevention Network, Foster Care Angels, Gallipoli Scholarship Fund, Hills Community Aid, Parramatta Mission, PCYC Parramatta, Positive Vibes Foundation, Riding for the Disabled, Ruff Track Limited, St Johns Ambulance NSW, The Sanctuary, Youth Insearch

CAT 2 Funding snapshot 31.08.22

Castle Hill Badminton Club, Castle Hill Rockets Soccer Club, Castle Hill Fishing Club, Castle Hill Gymnastics Club, 4th Australian Infantry Battalion, 9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Hills Hornets Basketball Club, Hills District Little Athletics Club, Kellyville / The Hills Probus Group, Lions Club of Castle Hill, Lynwood Junior Golf Academy, Naval Association of Australia, Parramatta Cycling Club.

How to Apply

ClubGRANTS applications for CHRG’s venues (Castle Hill RSL Club, Club Parramatta and Lynwood Golf & Country Club) can be submitted all year round and are reviewed by the Board of Directors on a monthly basis. Applications are approved based on eligibility, alignment to our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) values and philosophies, and the amount of funding available at the time.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must be incorporated or registered with the ACNC.

Projects must be community focused, with measurable deliverables to residents of the local council areas where we operate (The Hills Shire, City of Parramatta & Hawkesbury Shire).

Projects must address at least one of our CSR values and philosophies.

CHRG’S CSR VALUES & PHILOSOPHIES

Sports and Wellbeing
Projects and initiatives that support the participation of (not the facilitation of) grassroots sports and development programs, recreational sports and community activities. These projects also support the participation of (not the facilitation of) all facets of wellness and wellbeing, including physical and mental health initiatives.

Education and the Arts
Projects and initiatives that support community skill building and learning activities in line with local area needs and/or shortfalls. Additionally, these projects support the participation of (not the facilitation of) local community and creative cultural groups.

Service and Sustainability
Projects and initiatives that support sustainable and measurable community service and support programs, including Veteran Welfare and Domestic Violence Prevention.

CHRG accepts Category 1 and Category 2 applications for our ClubGRANTS program, via the ClubGRANTS Online portal here https://www.clubgrants.com.au/

The ClubGRANTS Scheme formalises the funding process for community-related projects. There are three (3) categories of ClubGRANTS funding available:

CATEGORY 1

Funding is specifically for local projects and/or services that contribute to the welfare and broader social fabric of the local community and are aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people. These projects encompass community welfare & social services, community development, community health services and employment assistance activities.

Apply here: https://www.clubgrants.com.au/

CATEGORY 2

Funding is generally for projects not listed or eligible for Category 1 funding, such as sport and recreational clubs, cultural activities, visual and performing arts, charity fundraising, medical research, and in-kind services such as complimentary room hire, fundraising products and prizes and training facilities for elite athletes.

Apply here: https://www.clubgrants.com.au/

CATEGORY 3

Funding is automatically paid by the club into the NSW Government’s ClubGRANTS Fund on a quarterly basis to support and develop large scale, State-wide projects or services such as sports venues and facilities, hospitals and community health services, youth facilities, childcare facilities, aged care facilities, educational facilities, emergency services facilities, parks and recreation, community housing and community transport.

If you are unsure which category of funding your organisation may be eligible for, please contact CHRG and ask for advice from our Community Relations Coordinator.

Paul Kougias
Sport & Community Development Manager – CHRG
P.O. Box 25
Castle Hill, NSW 1765
e: kougiasp@chrg.com.au
p: 02 8858 4824