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.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 three eligible clubs: Glenbrook Panthers Bowling Club, Springwood Sports Club and Katoomba RSL.
Category 1 Funding
Projects in the following categories qualify for Category 1 funding:
- Community welfare and social services
- Community development
- Community health services
- Employment assistance activities
A CDSE Local Committee has been convened in the City of Blue Mountains local government area to identify priorities for Category 1 CDSE funding and make recommendations to local participating clubs.
The 2011 Blue Mountains CDSE Local Committee includes representatives from Blue Mountains City Council (Chair), Katoomba RSL, Panthers Glenbrook Bowling Club, Springwood Sports Club, Mountains Community Resource Network (NCOSS Affiliate) and the Nepean Network Office, Community Services NSW.
The BM CDSE Local Committee 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.
Applications for 2011 have now closed.
Category 2 Funding
Applications for Category 2 grants (including sporting, cultural and other activities) are administered directly by the clubs.
Community Donations Program
Blue Mountains City Council's Community Donations Program 2011 is now CLOSED
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.