Eight sporting clubs across the electorate will benefit from new funding to improve facilities, invest in essential equipment, and enhance their capacity to host local events.
The NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program supports grassroots sport by providing grants for minor facility upgrades, new equipment, and initiatives that boost participation in sport and active recreation across NSW.
Funding recipients include:
- Western Suburbs Senior Rugby League Football Club will receive $15,000 to install new water tanks at their home ground,
- Wollongong Croquet Club Incorporated will be awarded $4,204 to purchase a field marker and ancillary equipment,
- Wollongong District Cricket Club has secured $5,000 for a storage upgrade,
- Illawarra Basketball Association will get $5,000 to upgrade equipment,
- Figtree RSL Bowling Club Limited will be awarded $10,000 to support hosting the State Bowls Pennant Finals,
- Wollongong Cardinals Baseball Club has obtained $5,000 to upgrade their scoring shed,
- Illawarra Triathlon Club will receive $2,100 to renew and replace children’s triathlon vests, and
- Illawarra District Rugby Union Incorporated has secured $3,696 for a Pre–Rugby World Cup Rugby 7s activation program.
This year’s funding round was oversubscribed, attracting 23 project applications seeking funding of more than $226,000.
Member for Wollongong said:
“Sport has always been at the heart of our region, shaping our identity and bringing people together across generations.
“Wollongong has a proud record of producing outstanding athletes, many of whom began their journeys on local fields, courts, and tracks.
“Their talents were nurtured through our community sporting clubs, highlighting the vital role these organisations play in developing future champions.
“That’s why funding like this is so important - it gives our clubs the support they need to continue nurturing young talent, creating opportunities for people of all ages, and keeping community sport strong and accessible.
“These grants will help our local clubs continue that legacy by providing the equipment and resources they need so more Wollongong residents can get involved in sport.”
Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:
“The Minns Labor Government is backing, communities and organisations across NSW to enjoy the benefits of sport and active recreation.
“The Local Sport Grant Program provides vital funds to community sporting organisations to invest in facility minor upgrades, new equipment and programs.
“With tight budgets and clubs ever more reliant on volunteers, this funding gives teams resources to invest where they need, be it purchasing new jerseys or hosting local events like come and try days.
“I congratulate the more than 500 sports organisations across NSW that were successful in securing funding and commend them for their commitment to our collective health, wellbeing and sense of identity.”
