A $25 million recovery package for the sport and recreation sector will provide a helping hand for grassroots sporting clubs and associations as community sport returns.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the Sport and Recreation Recovery and Community Rebuild Package will provide financial support, assistance and participation opportunities throughout our community.
“This announcement provides a welcome injection of funding for community sport following a period of disruption due to COVID-19 restrictions,” Mr Singh said.
“Eligible sporting clubs and associations on the Coffs Coast will be able to access up to $1,000 as they recommence community activities, in addition to other initiatives which will be delivered throughout NSW.”
Premier Dominic Perrottet said the package would help the sector bounce back after disruption to competitions and activities.
“The COVID lockdown has had a major impact on everyone’s lives, including the more than 30,000 employees and 415,000 volunteers across more than 10,000 sporting clubs and associations throughout the State,” Mr Perrottet said.
The Sport and Recreation Recovery and Community Rebuild Package includes:
- Up to $12.5 million for grants of up to $1,000 to eligible clubs and associations
- Up to $7.8 million to support sporting organisations and peak bodies;
- $3.1 million to support participation initiatives focused on areas most affected by restrictions, including south-western Sydney and regional NSW;
- Up to $1 million for grants to support marketing and promotional activities for outdoor and active recreation providers; and
- $600,000 to support regional talent pathways in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
For more details, see: www.sport.nsw.gov.au/recoverypackage.
