Mr Griffin said $4.65 million was now available across the state for upgrading or creating new sports facilities, new sport programs, community events and projects that improve sports participation, with $50,000 allocated to the Manly electorate.
“Last year I was proud to support and help secure funding for Local Rugby, Bowling, Sailing, Boardriding, Cricket and Triathlon clubs,” Mr Griffin said.
“Our grassroots sporting clubs are a vital part of the fabric of our local community and these grants provide a much-needed cash injection to improve facilities and increase participation. I strongly encourage all interested clubs to apply for these grants.”
The key objectives of the Program include:
- Increasing regular and on-going participation in sport.
- Increasing participation opportunities for unrepresented groups.
- Reducing barriers and improve access to participation in sport.
- Assisting sporting clubs to provide quality experiences to their members and meet community needs.
- Increasing financial sustainability and improve facilities of community level sporting clubs.
Applications must clearly demonstrate an identified need for the project and articulate how the project outcomes will be achieved. Specifically, applications should demonstrate how the project will address at least one of the above objectives.
The Local Sports Grant Program is now open and will accept applications until Monday 18 August 2025. Outcome will be advised from February 2026 onwards.
To apply, and for more information visit https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/local-sport-grant-program#important-dates
Last modified: July 2, 2025
