The region’s sporting clubs will be lining up to take advantage of the NSW Office of Sport’s Local Sport Grant Program.

Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the grant invested in the essentials for local sporting clubs, boosting participation and keeping people active.

“Sport is one of the great Australian pastimes enjoyed at all levels on weekends, weeknights and recreationally,” Mr Anderson said.

“We love our sport and we love out sporting club volunteers who provide opportunities for local families to keep active and live healthy lifestyles.

“This program helps boost participation in sport by offering grants that allow grassroots clubs to grow their presence and offer opportunities to budding local sporting stars.”

The Office of Sport’s Local Sport Grant Program offers grants of between $2,000 and $20,000 to support grassroots sporting clubs to increase participation, host events, improve access and enhance sport and recreation facilities.

Every electorate in NSW is allocated $50,000 to share between sporting clubs and organisations.

“This is a fund that guarantees investment in our region and has been successful in boosting participation in sport across our community.

“A range of projects could be eligible, and the program has funded a diverse range of projects in the past including training events, sporting equipment, upgrades to accessibility and more.

“Any local club interested in applying should do so as soon as possible.”

The Local Sport Grants Program is open now and closes on 18 August 2025.

For more information, including eligibility guidelines, visit https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/local-sport-grant-program