Community Support

Cessnock Leagues Club prides itself on supporting and catering to the local community where possible. Local charities, Community Groups, Schools, and Sporting Clubs are encouraged to apply online for funding through one of the following Community Support funds.

ClubGRANTS Fund

Who qualifies for this funding?
Funding is open to Charities and Community Organisations that deliver community welfare and social services in the Cessnock LGA.

How to apply?
Our 2024 ClubGRANTS funding round will open on April 1, closing June 15. For more information and to submit an application, visit https://bit.ly/CLC-ClubGRANTS.For further information on how to apply visit the Cessnock ClubGRANTS Committee webpage at:

ClubGRANTS Fund

Cessnock Rural Fire Service Fund

Who qualifies for this funding?
Funding is open to local RFS Stations in the Cessnock area.

How to apply?
The Cessnock RFS Fund is open throughout the year with allocations being made quarterly. Grants of up to $2000 per year, per brigade are available.
All applications must be submitted online at:

Cessnock Rural Fire Service Fund

Cessnock Schools Education Fund

Who qualifies for this funding?
Funding is open to local schools in the Cessnock Area.

How to apply?
Cessnock Schools Education funds are allocated quarterly, with grants of up to $1000 per year for high schools and $500 for primary schools available. All applications must be submitted online at:

Cessnock Schools Education Fund

Sports & Community Groups Fund

Who qualifies for this funding?
Funding is open to Sporting Clubs & Community Groups in the Cessnock Area.

How to apply?
Sports and Community Groups Funds are allocated every 3 months. Grants of up to $2000 / year are available. All applications must be submitted online at:

Sports & Community Groups Fund

Community Support Report 2022

Please click on the link for more information about the groups and community grants we have proudly donated for the 2022/23 financial year

Community Grants