✦ Overview of Responsible Gambling Fund (RGF) Grants
The Office of Responsible Gambling manages a range of funding programs through the Responsible Gambling Fund (RGF), aimed at supporting responsible gambling initiatives and minimising gambling-related harm in NSW.
✦ Current & Past Grant Programs
ProgramFundingEligible ForStatusResearch GrantsUp to $200,000Businesses & research orgsOngoingCommunity Benefit PaymentsVariesNot-for-profits & charitiesOngoingPost-Doctoral FellowshipUp to $480,000 (over 3 years)Individual researchersClosedClubGRANTS Category 3 (Sport/Recreation)$50,000–$300,000Local Govt, NFPClosedPrevention, Innovation & Tech GrantsUp to $200,000BusinessClosedCommunity Development Fund$5,000–$250,000Business, NFP, Local GovtClosed
✦ Research Grants – In-Depth Summary
Purpose:
To fund projects that build the evidence base for responsible gambling policy, programs, and interventions.
Funding Available:
Up to $200,000 per project.
Co-contributions (cash or in-kind) are strongly encouraged.
Priority Research Areas:
Gambling harm minimisation (individual & community level)
Regulation of products, practices, environments
Vulnerable population gambling
Emerging technologies & trends
Measuring gambling prevalence and harm
Treatment efficacy and effectiveness
Preferred Approaches:
Cross-disciplinary and collaborative partnerships
Early career researchers
Diversity of disciplines and perspectives
Eligible Activities Include:
Literature reviews
Applied or academic research
Data analysis / linkage
Pilots, trials, and feasibility testing
Evaluations of services or interventions
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicant must have an ABN
Research must benefit NSW communities
Must address one or more priority themes
Fixed timeline, no operational or capital expenditure
Permanent staffing costs not funded
How to Apply:
Ongoing (no fixed rounds); proposals considered year-round
Contact: [email protected]
Eligible applicants are invited to use the Office’s grant portal
Assessment Criteria:
➤ Merit (30%) – Policy relevance, gap identification, methodology, practical impact
➤ Viability (30%) – Team, governance, feasibility, partnerships
➤ Learnings (20%) – Evidence use, evaluation, scalability
➤ Budget (20%) – Value for money, contributions, cost realism
Funding Decision:
Made by the Minister, based on expert assessment and RGF Trustee advice
No appeals, but feedback is provided upon request
Reporting & Conditions:
Final or 6-monthly reporting depending on funding size
Independent peer review may apply
Ethics approval required where applicable
Co-branding or licensing may be conditions of funding
Acknowledgment of RGF support in public materials
✦ Contact & Resources
Enquiries & EOI: [email protected]
Grants Portal: Accessed after EOI approval
Submission Guide PDF: Download here (0.9MB)
