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Community Development Support Expenditure

How to Apply to Category 1 Funding

Applicants for CDSE Category 1 funding should follow these steps:

1. Carefully read the CDSE Guidelines to determine whether your project is eligible for Category 1 funding and to take note of the reporting obligations for funding recipients.

2. Refer to the list of CDSE qualifying clubs in each local government area. This list contains:
   – information on whether a Local Committee exists in each local government area;
   – application deadlines for each local government area;
   – contact details for Local Committee convenors;
   – information on where to send applications; and
   – any other special instructions for applying.

3. (If desired) Consult the Local Committee convenor to determine the community development and support services priorities identified for your local government area. An awareness of local priorities, as well as localised selection criteria and information on the size of grants available, will help you in developing your application.

4. All other enquiries in relation to CDSE activities and your funding application should be directed to the relevant Local Committee convenor.

5. Applicants for Category 1 funding are advised to use the Standard Application Form. This will ensure your application contains all the information needed to assess your project’s eligibility and priority ranking. Application forms can be obtained by contacting Local Committee convenors in their area.
   
   When completing the application form, address all criteria as fully as possible. The information requested is necessary to assess your application. Missing or unclear information may affect your eligibility for funding or lead to delays in processing your application.
   
   Applicants are strongly advised to pay particular attention to how their project addresses the identified priority funding areas and assists people in the local community.

6. Applications must be sent to Local CDSE Committee convenor. Any applications sent to ClubsNSW will be returned.