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 local projects to receive funding include:

• Kingsgrove Colts received $20,000 to build an aluminum grandstand for players and families. 

• Kogarah Bay Sailing Club received $9,635 to repair its rescue boat and implement an instructor training program that will greatly enhance safety. 

• Kogarah Cougars received $13,600 which will go towards a preseason development program for boys and girls. 

• St George Junior Rugby League received $6,765 to improve players skills and train volunteers in the league. 

“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.”