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Monday 24 April 2017 
Time is running out to apply for money through the ClubGRANTS program, with just a handful of days left.
If you have a great community project that needs funding then read on!
Applications for ClubGRANTS Category 1 funding are open now but close on Monday, 1 May.
Eligible organisations are invited to apply for grants of up to $10,000 for projects that improve community wellbeing and address social issues in the Bega Valley Shire.
The ClubGRANTS scheme is managed by Bega Valley Shire Council, but is a shared State Government and club industry program, funded by a gaming machine tax on registered clubs with gaming machine profits in excess of $1 million.
In 2016 local organisations received over $98,000 in funding through the scheme
Eight local clubs are represented on the ClubsGRANT committee - Bermagui Country Club, Club Bega, Club Sapphire, Eden Fishermen's Recreation Club, Merimbula RSL, Pambula Merimbula Golf Club, Tathra Beach Bowling Club, Tura Beach Country Club.
More information and application forms can be found at www.begavalley.nsw.gov.au or by contacting Toby Schaefer-Darling on 6499 2199
Photograph: Smiles all round as funds were distributed to Bega Valley groups during the 2016 ClubGRANTS program.
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Bega Valley Shire Council
