Local organisations in the Goulburn electorate which includes parts of the Southern Highlands can now apply for funding to support local community projects under the NSW Government's Infrastructure Grants program.
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Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman said the impacts of COVID-19 were still being widely felt and support for struggling community organisations will remain a priority for this latest round of community infrastructure grant funding.
"$12.5 million is available in 2021/22 for new or upgraded facilities across sport and recreation, arts and culture, disaster readiness and community infrastructure," she said.
"This is an opportunity for local organisations to apply for funding for projects that will provide long- term benefits to the community.
"Infrastructure Grants can fund construction, alteration, renovation, completion and fit-out of buildings and community infrastructure. Projects funded may include new or upgraded sports grounds, museums, theatres, homeless shelters and evacuation centres."
Mrs Tuckerman said community infrastructure is now a standalone category and it can be used for spaces like halls and meeting rooms, community transport, and infrastructure that supports youth, disability, mental health, homelessness, and domestic violence services.
"This is about connecting the community, fostering participation in sport, recreation and arts, and it's about boosting social inclusion and disaster resilience," she said.
Since 2015, the NSW Government has funded more than 441 community projects worth $73 million under the Infrastructure Grants program.
These grants are made possible by the Clubgrants Category Three Fund which re-invests profits from registered clubs' gaming machines into community projects.
Funding is available for infrastructure projects in the following areas:
- Arts and Culture
- Disaster Readiness
- Community Infrastructure
- Sport & Recreation
Applications for the second round of funding for 2021/22 are open from today, Monday July 5 to
Monday 26 July. To find out more information or to apply, please visit responsiblegambling.nsw.gov.au
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