For the past seven years the award-winning Nambour RSL Club has provided not-for-profit groups and community organisations the chance to secure grants of up to $5000 each.Submissions are now open for the Seventh Annual Community Benefits Grants Fund and RSL Services and Citizens Club Nambour general manager Suzanne Long said that the club was excited to be offering an additional $10,000 in grants this year.“We are really thrilled to be able to increase this year’s Grants fund to $60,000, the club is focused on boosting our donations to the community each and every year,” she said.Ms Long went on to say that eligible groups can apply for a grant ranging from $1000-5000, which can make a big different to some organisations.“Over the past seven years we have seen such great things achieved as a result of the community grants, organisations that could not otherwise afford to either invest in new equipment or complete a much needed project are given the opportunity to do so by applying for a grant of up to $5000,” Ms Long said.“This component of the club’s community-support program is a major highlight of the year for the club. It’s a very rewarding way the club can give back to the region”.Successful applicants must meet the grants criteria and be a community based not-for-profit organisation, small community based organisation, community support group, community based sporting organisation or charitable organisation. Submissions close on March 31.To download funding guidelines and a submission form visit www.nambourrsl.com.au and head to the community section.PHOTO CAPTION2014 Grant winners at Nambour RSL.