ST MARYS BAND CLUB CATEGORY 1 FUNDING DESCRIPTION

SMDBC is proud of the funding we provide to the local Community. Through Club Grants, we provide critical funding to local area groups that help support our community’s needs.
Westcare

$11,000 – Project Emergency – Food Security

Nepean Foundation

$10,000 – Humidi-crib Funding for medical research

Foodbank

$15,000 – Schools Breakfast 4 Health Program

Our Community Cares

$20,000 – Funding of OmiVista+ Mobii – an interactive table that has many benefits within the aged and dementia community of the Nepean hospital

Probus

$5,613 – Community engagement trips. Funding Coach trips and entry fees to assist members.

Probus

$4,140 – Subsidise the cost of the morning tea provided at each meeting and other social engagements

Mama Lanas

$3,000 – Financial Assistance to provide hot meals and basic food hampers to the less fortunate in our community 6 Days Per Week

St Clair Public School

$4,000 – Financial assistance for school camp to enable disadvantaged children to attend

777 Movement Limited (Helping Hands)

$9,500 – Free weekly food hampers to people and families experiencing food insecurity

Breakthru

$5,000 – This initiative provides LGBTIQA+ community people aged between 12 and 25 a vital safe space where participants can engage in various activities,
socialise, and access resources in a welcoming setting.

Soldier On

$5,000 – Soldier On delivers holistic HELP services supporting local veterans and their families to thrive in civilian life, including services in health and wellbeing,
employment, learning and social participation.

 

CLUB GRANTS

 

Funding applications must be made via the Club Grants portal. Each year, applications for Category 1 and 2 grants open on 1 February and close on 31 May. Applications made outside those dates will not be considered until the following year.

• https://www.clubgrants.com.au/
• How do I apply https://www.clubgrants.com.au/how-to-apply

 

Club Grants are supported via the local council who can assist applicants:

PENRITH LOCAL COUNCIL: Michael Laing

• Community Capacity Officer
• E Michael.Laing@penrith.city
• T +612 4732 7405
• PO Box 60, PENRITH NSW 2751

Alternatively, you can contact the ClubsNSW Club Grants member enquiries centre from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm on 1300 730 001. Email: enquiries@clubsnsw.com.au

Total Funding 2023/2024 $316,409

 

Category 2:

• St Marys Band Club Euchre Group
• St Marys Band Club Rangers FC
• St Clair Comets JRLFC
• St Marys Band Club Pipes and Drums Band
• St Marys Band Club Rangers FC
• Colyton/St Clair little athletics
• Breast Cancer Research

St Marys Diggers & Band Club remains strong in our diligence towards supporting our local charities, organisations and projects that continue to serve our community and need our help. To date, the Club has continued to make substantial cash donations totaling $158,462