Aboriginal youth gym among projects to benefit from NSW ClubGRANTS

November 6, 2024

A musical society, marine rescue organisation and Aboriginal youth gym are among 46 recipients to share a total of $12.75 million this financial year – allocated under the NSW Government's Infrastructure Grants which are funded by ClubGRANTS Category 3.

ClubGRANTS direct profits from registered clubs' gaming machines into community projects, while clubs receive a tax concession in return.

Communities from Inverell to Albury and Bathurst to the Northern Beaches will benefit from $6.4 million funding under the NSW Government's latest round of Infrastructure Grants.

The grants support local community projects across four categories: sport and recreation, disaster readiness, community infrastructure, and arts and culture.

Key projects supported in this latest funding round include:

$200,000 to Tumbarumba Equine Club near the Snowy Mountains for roofing, power, lighting, water troughs and an additional disaster evacuation stock holding area for large animals
$270,100 to Ngarabal Aboriginal Corporation in Inverell to upgrade a gym facility to provide year-round boxing, martial arts and self defence programs for youth at risk
$51,600 to Wagga Wagga Art Gallery for new exhibition spaces, a print workshop, expanded storage and improved environmental and safety equipment
$55,300 to Western Suburbs Lawn Tennis Association in Ashfield to install new lighting to two synthetic tennis courts
$70,000 to Parkes Musical & Dramatic Society for an upgrade of digital microphones
$187,600 to Marine Rescue Cottage Point on Sydney's Northern Beaches to replace engines and electronics on two rescue vessels
$50,000 to Margaret House Refuge in Young for refurbishment of a cottage that provides a safe and welcoming environment for women and children fleeing domestic violence and/or experiencing homelessness.

The NSW Government's review into the effectiveness of ClubGRANTS is ongoing amid continuing work across government to improve integrity and public trust in grants. This is the first formal review into the scheme since 2013.

NSW Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris noted "I'm pleased to see this round of Infrastructure Grants go to many worthy groups who work hard for their communities across the state.

"I am impressed by the many and varied ways organisations are working to benefit their communities.

"Infrastructure Grants improve local facilities that bring people together, help them prepare for and recover from disasters, and promote participation in sport, recreation and the arts."

See the complete list of Infrastructure Grants Program recipients.

Applications for the next round of Infrastructure Grants are open until Monday 25th November.

For more information visit Clubgrants Category 3 fund.

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