FUNDING APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GRASSROOTS SPORT

Local sports clubs and associations across the state are set to receive a $4.65 million funding boost to assist with ongoing participation in sport and active recreation in NSW.
 
Acting Minister for Sport Geoff Lee said the Local Sport Grant Program is crucial in supporting the NSW Government’s commitment to enhance the quality of life of the people of NSW.
 
“We know that sport is the lifeblood in some local communities and their volunteers work hard to provide opportunities for their residents to get active and experience some normality during this pandemic,” said Mr Lee.
 
“By improving access and the quality of sport and recreational facilities and programs we can improve the health, social and economic wellbeing of the community.
 
“At a time when the sector is navigating through the impacts of COVID-19, the Local Sport Grant Program provides a significant boost to grassroots sport activities with grants ranging from $500 to $15,000 for successful projects.”
 
Applicants can access funding for a range of projects including sport access initiatives and facility upgrades, with up to $50,000 available for projects in every electorate across NSW.
 
“I encourage clubs and associations across NSW to review the guidelines and submit their applications in the coming weeks,” said Mr Lee.
 
Applications open today and close at 5:00pm Wednesday, 7 October 2020.
 
More info at:  https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/sectordevelopment/grants/localsport