The CDSE funding process
It is required that a CDSE Local Committee be established in every local government areas where the Category 1 CDSE liability for all participating clubs exceeds $30,000. The role of CDSE Local Committees is to provide a broad consultative and advisory process in which qualifying clubs and key community service agencies may participate.
Each Local Committee sets its own application closing date. For information on whether a Local Committee is in operation in a specific local government area and closing dates for applications, applicants should refer to the Local Committee list on the ClubsNSW website - www.clubsnsw.com.au - for the relevant details.
When considering CDSE applications for funding, registered clubs in areas where a Local Committee has not been established may wish to contact DoCS, NCOSS or a local council for their advice on the suitability of applications for funding. In these areas, applications for funding are usually sent directly to participating clubs.
Category 1 standard application forms can be obtained from Local Committees or from the ClubsNSW website - www.clubsnsw.com.au. It should be noted that there is no standard Category 2 application form.
Category 1 application methods vary between Local Committees. For example:
- some clubs request that all applications be forwarded to the Local Committee convenor;
- some clubs accept applications directly;
- in some LGAs, applications can be sent either to the Local Committees or directly to clubs.
Applicants should refer to the ClubsNSW website for details of:
- arrangements for lodgement of Category 1 applications in each Local Government Area;
- local application closing dates; and
- Local Committee contact details.
Advice to potential applicants and qualifying clubs as to whether proposed projects or activities would be eligible Category 1 expenditure under the Guidelines is available from the Casino, Liquor and Gaming Control Authority. Requests for such advice must be made in writing and forwarded to:
The Manager
CMS Business Unit
GPO Box 7060
Sydney NSW 2001
