Steve Whan
Member for Monaro
Steve Kamper
Minister for Sport
MEDIA RELEASE
Funding boost for southern Monaro community sport
Tuesday, 7 April 2024
Southern Monaro sporting clubs have shared in $4.4 million in NSW Government funding following the awarding of grants in the Local Sport Grant Program.
The Program provides up to $20,000 to individual clubs and associations with $50,000 available in each electorate to increase participation in community sport with 579 projects awarded funding in this year's program.
Four projects were awarded funding in the southern area of the electorate for new equipment, programs and facilities valued at $34,405.00.
The projects which received funding include:
- Cooma Netball - New equipment
- Cooma Rifle Club Inc - Two new unisex toilets
- Cooma United Rugby League - Upgrading existing facilities
- Jindabyne Trail - New equipment for volunteer trail.
Member for Monaro, Steve Whan said:
"Sport is a fundamental part of community all over the country, but especially in rural and regional area. The weekend games, or regional comps create local legends overnight.
"That's why I'm happy to see this funding will help our local clubs and their valued volunteers to provide more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of sport and active recreation.
"I congratulate the funding recipients and look forward to the amazing projects they will deliver."
Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:
"The Local Sport Grant Program provides vital funds for community sport.
"This year we have doubled the funding for individual projects, meaning grassroots community sports clubs and associations can provide more 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."
For further information visit: www.sport.nsw.gov.au/local-sport-grant-program
