South Coast sport clubs are urged to take advantage of grants that are available over the next couple of years to upgrade their facilities to make them more accessible.
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The funds available follow the opening of the NSW Government's Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund provides more opportunities for people to play sport by investng in new or upgraded multi-sport facilities.
In 2021/22, $100 million in grants will be available and the same amount for 2022/23.
Member for South Coast, Shelley Hancock encouraged local clubs, associations and councils to take advantage of the opportunity to modernise local facilities.
"I urge our local sporting organisations to apply for funding and enable more South Coast residents to enjoy the benefits of sport and active recreation," said Mrs Hancock.
"As we come out of lockdown and community sport starts to return, the opening of the Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund provides local clubs, associations and councils with the opportunity to secure funding that will modernise facilities for their participants."
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Minister for Sport Natalie Ward said the Fund will focus on inclusive and accessible facilities that meet the needs of females and people with disability.
"Breaking down barriers to participation for females and people with disability is a NSW Government priority," Mrs Ward said.
"This fund will enable more people to enjoy the benefits of playing sport, regardless of their age, gender or ability while creating thousands of construction jobs and helping the State economy bounce back from the impacts of COVID-19."
The Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund will offer funding through a grants process which will require a minimum co-contribution from applicants.
Grants of $1 million to $5 million are available with applications closing on Friday, 25 February, 2022.
For further information on the Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund visit: www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants
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