Northern NSW Football clubs have shared in $145,000 thanks to the 2019-20 Local Sport Grant Program.
The program, run by the NSW government’s Office of Sport, aims to:
- Increase regular and on-going participation in sport
- Increase participation and access for women, girls or population groups with low rates of participation
- Address barriers to participation in sport or structured physical activity
- Assist sport clubs to provide quality service to their members and meet community needs.
Projects must address at least one of these objectives and demonstrate how it aligns to the Office of Sport Strategic Plan.
There are four project types within the program including sport development, sport event, sport access, sport facility.
Northern NSW Football clubs were awarded 34 grants across the seven member zones and Premier clubs, with $144,828 allocated for a number of various projects.
|
2020 Local Sport Grant Program – NNSWF |
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|
Zone |
Total |
Grants |
|
Macquarie |
$15,566 |
3 |
|
Newcastle |
$19,785 |
5 |
|
Hunter Valley |
$53,352 |
13 |
|
Northern Inland |
N/A |
0 |
|
Mid North Coast |
$20,000 |
2 |
|
North Coast |
$2,000 |
1 |
|
Far North Coast |
$22,125 |
7 |
|
Premier |
$12,000 |
3 |
|
Total |
$144,828 |
34 |
*For specific clubs, see Zone websites
Northern NSW Football Senior Officer – Community Football Ross Hicks said he was pleased so many clubs from across northern NSW had benefited from the grants.
“It is fantastic to see so many of our clubs being proactive and applying for these grants,” Hicks said.
“The Local Sport Grant Program is a great way for community clubs to be awarded much needed funds that will help with removing barriers, improving facilities and increasing participation.”
Thirteen Hunter Valley Football projects received $53,352 in funding.
|
Electorate |
Zone |
Club |
Description of Project |
Funding Received |
|
Maitland |
HVF |
North United Wolves SC |
Purchase of training equipment for members |
$2,145 |
|
Maitland |
HVF |
Lochinvar Rovers FC |
Subsidised registration fees and purchase of equipment for female players |
$5,000 |
|
Maitland |
HVF |
Lochinvar Rovers FC |
Installation of spectator seating at Lochinvar Sport Complex |
$8,770 |
|
Maitland |
HVF |
Lochinvar Rovers FC |
Provision of training course for female coaches |
$2,000 |
|
Maitland |
HVF |
Thornton Jnr FC |
Purchase of goals, equipment, goal keeper shirt and gloves |
$5,000 |
|
Maitland |
HVF |
Metford FC |
Purchase of goals, balls and training equipment |
$4,000 |
|
Maitland |
HVF |
HVF Referees |
Provision of referee training including first aid, level 3 and level 4 accreditation courses and website and email setup |
$2,000 |
|
Cessnock |
HVF |
Bellbird Jnr FC |
Purchase of training and playing equipment |
$5,000 |
|
Cessnock |
HVF |
Greta Branxton FC |
Provision of training courses for female coaches and players |
$2,000 |
|
Upper Hunter |
HVF |
Clarence Town FC |
Upgrade of the playing surface at Reg Ford Playing Field |
$9,437 |
|
Upper Hunter |
HVF |
Clarence Town FC |
Purchase of drink bottles and carriers for all teams |
$1,000 |
|
Upper Hunter |
HVF |
Gresford Vacy FC |
Purchase of training and playing equipment |
$5,000 |
|
Upper Hunter |
HVF |
Gresford Vacy FC |
Provision of coach education with training courses |
$2,000 |
|
|
|
|
HVF TOTAL |
$53,352 |
Applications for the next round of funding are now open and close on 7 October, 2020.
You can apply here.
