Addressing the Most Common Questions from ClubGRANTS Local Committees

We often get questions from clubs and councils about the roles and responsibilities of local committee members. To help make things easier, we've put together a quick summary of the most frequently asked questions.

What are the assessment criteria for local committee applications?

Clubs should refer to the ClubGRANTS Guidelines when assessing applications. There is a voluntary assessment tool in ClubGRANTS Online (CGO). In particular, applications need to meet the Category 1 expenditure criteria (Section 2.1 of the ClubGRANTS Guidelines) and the local community service priorities. 

Does each local member need to participate in recommending applications?

Every local committee member needs to participate in recommending applications. This allows different stakeholders, such as clubs, councils, DCJ and a community representative, to have a say in where the funding goes, ensuring the most suitable projects receive support. 

What happens if a community organisation represented on the committee has submitted a funding application?

As set out in Section 6.4 (c) of the ClubGRANTS Guidelines, local committee members must declare in writing any situation where they or their organisation have any direct or indirect conflict of interest with the priorities set for the local area or with any application for funding. Any member who has declared a conflict of interest must withdraw from the meeting during the discussion of any such matter. Therefore, if a community organisation has applied for funding, it should not be involved in any discussions or make recommendations related to that application.

Is the committee required to rank applications?

This question is voluntary in the CGO assessment section. Local committees aren’t required to provide a ranking, but it’s important that they clearly document whether they do or don’t recommend the project. 

Is a 'low' rating considered a recommendation?

This decision rests with the local committee and should be clearly stated in their charter. Some local committees may consider ‘low’ a recommendation, while others may not. A straightforward process should be in place to ensure that clubs understand whether an application has been recommended.  If you’re not sure, please ask your local committee.

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