Community Grants
Community Development and Support Expenditure (CDSE) Funding
Clubs that earn over $1 million annually in gaming machine revenue provide funding for community projects and services, and in turn receive dollar-for-dollar gaming tax deductions. In 2004, clubs reported CDSE expenditure of over $51 million across New South Wales.
The scheme was introduced in 1998 by the NSW Government and allows clubs to claim a tax deduction of up to 1.5% on gaming machine revenue over $1 million for monies spent on community support.
In the Blue Mountains there are generally three eligible clubs; Glenbrook Panthers Bowling and Recreation Club, Springwood Bowling and Recreation Club and Katoomba RSL All Services Club.
The 2009 Blue Mountains CDSE Local Committee includes representatives from Blue Mountains City Council (Chair), Katoomba RSL, Panthers Glenbrook Bowling Club, Mountains Community Resource Network (NCOSS Affiliate) and the Nepean Network, Department of Community Services.
The BM CDSE LC operates in line with the Community Development and Support Expenditure (CDSE) Scheme Guidelines. A copy of these guidelines is available on the Clubs NSW website at www.clubsnsw.com.au.
It is strongly encouraged that you review the new guidelines as part of your preparing any application for CDSE Funds.
2009 Category 1 Applications: CLOSED. Information on the 2010 round will be available on this website and from Clubs NSW in February 2010.
Further Information: Contact nmanning@bmcc.nsw.gov.au.
Community Donations Program
Blue Mountains City Council distributes funds under the Community Donations Program. The Program recognises the contribution that community organisations make to the quality of life and well being of the local community. The program assists community organisations to provide a diverse range of activities and services to local residents. Council’s contribution to these community organisations builds on and develops their capacity to provide local activities and services. The program opens around April each year.
For further information please contact Council's Community Project Support Officer, Nicole Manning on (02) 4780 5631.