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?
The Cessnock LGA ClubGRANTS 2025 Fund will open on February 1, 2025, closing May 31, 2025. For more information, visit clubgrants.com.au.

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 brigade are available per funding year (September-August).
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 for high schools and $500 for primary schools available per funding year (September-August). 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?
The Sports & Community Groups Fund grants are allocated quarterly. Grants of up to $2000 per group per funding year (September-August) are available. All applications must be submitted online at:

Sports & Community Groups Fund

Community Support Report 2023-24

Please click on the link for more information about the groups and community grants we have proudly donated for the 2023/24 financial year

ClubGRANTS 2024