NSW Local Sport Grant Applications Open

by Billy Johnson

The latest round of funding for the Local Sport Grant Program run by the NSW Office of Sport has opened! The Local Sport Grant Program aims to support grassroots sporting clubs to increase participation, host events, improve access and enhance sport and recreation facilities. Up to $4.65 million is available in 2022/23 to support sporting organisations across NSW with grants of up to $10,000 available for individual projects.

Through this program the Office of Sport is working towards their goals to achieve:

Participation: Everyone in NSW participating in sport and active recreation throughout their life.

Places and Spaces: Everyone in NSW having access to places and spaces for sport and active recreation.

Sustainability: The sector continues to grow sport and active recreation across NSW.

Eligible projects include but are not limited to:

  • Organisational and community development projects
  • Sport events
  • Barriers to participation
  • Create, upgrade or repair sports facilities

Applications are open as of Monday 17 October 2022 and close 1:00pm Monday 21 November 2022.

Bowls NSW encourages clubs to apply, and any clubs needing assistance with their applications can contact their local Bowls Australia Regional Bowls Manager (RBM).

For more information on the program and how to apply, visit the Local Sport Grant Program webpage.