Local organisations across the Central Coast can now apply for funding to support community projects thanks to the NSW Government’s Clubgrants program.
There is $21.5M available this year for not-for-profit community groups to build or upgrade their facilities across sport and recreation, arts and culture, disaster readiness and community infrastructure.
Available grants range from $10,000 to $200,000 and could fund construction, alteration, renovation, completion and fit-out of buildings and community infrastructure.
Examples of funded projects in 2021 include construction of Copacabana Men’s Shed; a new rescue boat for Tuggerah Lakes Marine Rescue; upgrade of nets at The Entrance Cricket Club; solar panels plus battery and kitchen refurbishment at Terrigal Rugby Club; water and electrical upgrade at Scout Camp Kariong; external ground lighting at Avoca Beach Rugby Club and refurbishment of Copacabana Rural Fire Station.
Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast and Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch, said the Clubgrants program was an opportunity for local organisations to finance projects that would provide long-term benefits to the community.
“Flood affected communities will be prioritised in funding decisions for this round, in line with priorities for disaster affected communities,” he said.
Applications for the first round of funding for 2022/23 are now open until July 18.
Crouch said that since 2015, the NSW Liberals and Nationals in Government had funded more than 520 community projects worth $81M under the Infrastructure Grants program.
More information and applications is available online at nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/clubgrants-infrastructure
Sue Murray