05/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/01/2024 00:07
Published:1 May 2024
Released by:Minister for Lands and Property, Minister for Multiculturalism, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Sport
Community sport across NSW has received a $4.4 million injection following the awarding of grants in the NSW Government's Local Sport Grant Program.
The Program provides up to $20,000 to individual clubs and associations with $50,000 available in each electorate for new equipment, programs and facilities that increase participation in community sport, with 579 projects awarded funding in this year's program.
Some projects to receive funding include:
Get more information on the Local Sport Grant Program
NSW Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:
"The NSW Labor Government is focused on rebuilding our local grassroots sporting communities, on driving participation, and delivering fit-for-purpose facilities for our children."
"The Local Sport Grant Program provides vital funds directly to grassroots community sports clubs and associations to deliver programs and equipment to support their participants."
"With the critical role sport plays in keeping people healthy, active and socially connected, this funding is vital to community health, wellbeing and sense of identity."