State Member for Wallsend, Ms Sonia Hornery MP, is calling on sporting groups to apply for the Local Sport Grant Program.
The Local Sport Grant Program aims to increase regular and on-going participation opportunities in sport and active recreation.
Sport and active recreation can also contribute to a range of government priorities including tackling childhood obesity and building safer communities.
There are four project types within the Program:
1. Sport Club Development (up to $2,000)
2. Community Sport Events (up to $5,000)
3. Sport Access (up to $5,000)
4. Facility Development and Capital Equipment (up to $20,000)
Applications for the Local Sport Grant Program are now open and will close on 6 October, 2017.
Quotes attributable to Member for Wallsend, Sonia Hornery
“Sport and active recreation delivers many personal and community benefits, including developing self-esteem, maintaining health and fitness, nurturing talented athletes and contributing to individual enjoyment of life.”
“Sport and active recreation can also contribute to a range of government priorities, including tackling childhood obesity and building safer communities.”
“Applications for this grant close on Friday, 6 October, 2017, and I call on all of our local sporting groups to make an application.”
“A panel will be established to help assess the applications.”
“Applications can be done online at www.sportandrecreation.nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants/localsport and my office is always available to assist anyone who needs it.”