Eurobodalla clubs are urging community groups to apply for generous grants, after distributing more than $300,000 to worthy causes throughout the shire.
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Six clubs – Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, Catalina Country Club, Moruya Golf Club, Tomakin Sports & Social Club, Narooma Sporting & Services Club and Narooma Golf Club – shared out a combined total of $302,000 to more than 85 good causes.
Batemans Bay Soldiers Club CEP Paul Biddlestone, speaking on behalf of the clubs, said the funds were distributed via the ClubGRANTS Category One Funding program.
The criteria is specific, so groups should seek advice, however the process of applying was not too arduous.
“The process is quite easy, with many applicants accessing a grant each year,” Mr Biddlestone said.
“These grants are quite specific in their availability to local communities and require the applicant to complete an application form and return to their local club.
“Each grant is assessed for suitability for funding by the local committee before they are presented to each club board for approval and funding.
“The local grants are officially open in February, however in cases of emergency, individual clubs may provide funds at any time.
“The clubs are always on the lookout for local recipients that meet the criteria, and I suggest you contact your club manager for assistance in setting up your application,” Mr Biddlestone said.
Applicants could also visit the ClubsNSW website and follow the links or visit www.clubsnsw.com.au/community/clubgrants/for-applicants.
Some recipients were:
Long Beach RFS; Tomakin Community Association; Surf Beach RFS; Marine Rescue Batemans Bay; Tinpot RFS; Batemans Bay Legacy; South Durras RFS; Fiona Lodge; Vietnam Veterans; Eurobodalla Hope House, Community Life Batemans Bay; Eurobodalla Cancer Care Centre; Yumaro; Eurobodalla Aboriginal Education Therapy Services; Careflight; Riding for the Disabled; Eurobodalla Extended Care; Rally for Recovery; Moruya Surf Club; Moruya Playgroup.
Others were Marine Rescue Narooma; Eurobodalla Woodies; Katungul Aboriginal Health Initiative; Narooma Mens Shed; The Bay Push Expression Swing; Special Olympics – Far South Coast; MHS Disability Assisted Support Unit; Narooma Public School P&C - Breakfast Club; Batemans Bay Public School Disability Assisted Support Unit; Narooma Surf Club; Eurobodalla Meals On Wheels; Narooma VRA; Northcott Disability Services; Broulee Surfers Surf Lifesaving Club; Eurobodalla Renal Services; Moruya Oncology Special Purpose Trust; Life Education Healthy Harold Program.
