Club Grants Applications

How To Apply for LRBC Club Grant

All applications are via online submission only and open as per Rounds listed below each year

Category One – If your project falls under specific community welfare and social services, community development, health services and other projects aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people

Click to apply LRDBC Category One Club Grant

Category Two – Funding for general community development and support activities

Click to apply LRDBC Category Two Club Grant

Special Instructions

PLEASE READ – IMPORTANT NOTES: 

The NSW State Government requirements now mean all Club Grant applications have to go before a local committee for determination before payments are awarded. The committee includes Walgett Shire Council, Walgett Sporting Club, Walgett RSL and Lightning Ridge District Bowling Club. The Committee has now met and the Club Grant Round dates and time frames are listed below:  Lightning Ridge Bowling Club will present any applications are scheduled to be determined.

Round 1

  • 7th September 2026 (9am) – 13th November 2026 (midday)- Open for Submissions
  • 10.30am Wednesday 18th November 2026 – Applications assessed.
  • 23rd – 29th November 2026- Reported for endorsement to Club Boards & WSC.
  • 2nd December 2026- Applicants are notified of the status pf their application (successful/unsuccessful). Successful applicants are sent funds via eft.

Round 2

  • 7th December 2026 (9am) – 8th February 2027 (midday) – Open for Submissions
  • 10.30am Wednesday 17th February 2027 – Applications assessed.
  • 18th – 25th February 2027- Reported for endorsement to Club Boards & WSC.
  • 26th February 2027 – 28th February 2027. Applicants are notified of the status of their application(successful/unsuccessful). Successful applicants are sent funds via eft.

Round 3

  • 1st March 2027 (9am) – 17th May 2027 (midday) – Open for Submissions
  • 10.30am Wednesday 19th May 2027 – Applications assessed.
  • 20th – 24th May 2027- Reported for endorsement to Club Boards & WSC.
  • 25th May – 29th May 2027 – Applicants are notified of the status pf their application (successful/unsuccessful). Successful applicants are sent funds via eft.

Round 4

  • 7th June 2027 (9am) – 16th August 2027 (midday)- Open for Submissions
  • 10.30am Wednesday 18th August 2027 – Applications assessed.
  • 23rd – 27th August 2027- Reported for endorsement to Club Boards & WSC.
  • 30th August 2027- Applicants are notified of the status pf their application (successful/unsuccessful). Successful applicants are sent funds via eft