ClubGRANTS Program
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About this tender
ClubGRANTS Program Each year, Bathurst Regional Council invites local community organisations to apply for funding under the ClubGRANTS Program. Participating Clubs in the Bathurst area are: Bathurst Panthers and Bathurst RSL Club. The Program allows registered clubs with annual gaming machine revenue exceeding $1 million to apply a percentage of their gaming machine revenue to community development and support projects. Projects in the following categories may qualify for Category 1 funding: Community welfare and social services Community development Community health services Employment assistance activities.
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