The first round of the NSW government’s Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants is now open, with $12.75 million in funding available this financial year.
Funded by profits from registered clubs’ gaming machines, the grants are aimed at supporting disadvantaged communities in NSW, including those in regional and remote areas, as well as culturally diverse, disability and First Nations communities.
Up to $300,000 are available to fund the costs of construction, alteration, renovation, completion and fitout of buildings and community infrastructure in these communities.
Office of Responsible Gambling director Alison Parkinson said the Infrastructure Grants funding was available in four categories, including sport and recreation facilities, disaster readiness, community infrastructure, and arts and cultural spaces.
“Over the past two years more than $25 million has been provided to fund 160 community projects,” she said.
“These grants have made a huge difference to local communities by bringing people together to form strong connections and provide vital support.
“This includes participation in sports and recreation, arts and culture, as well as assistance for medical and social programs and support to prepare or recover from natural disasters.”
Past recipients include Karitane Campbelltown, which received $184,000 to build a play space for toddlers and carers; Dress for Success Sydney, which used $200,000 to fit out a facility supporting women into work; and Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service, which was granted $168,000 to upgrade its dental clinic.
The program has also funded disaster recovery projects, such as a mobile community kitchen for the fire- and flood-affected town of Drake near Tenterfield when it was severely impacted by the Black Summer Bushfires and the 2022 floods.
Applications for the July round are now open and closes on 21 July.
For more information on eligibility and to apply for the grant, click here.