Funding boost for Parramatta community sport

Parramatta sports have shared in $4.4 million in NSW Government funding following the awarding of grants in the Local Sport Grant Program.

The Program provides up to $20,000 to individual clubs and associations with $50,000 available in each electorate to increase participation in community sport with 579 projects awarded funding in this year’s program.

5 projects were awarded funding in the Parramatta community for new equipment, programs and facilities valued at $49,420.

Some projects to receive funding include:
 GenX Sports Club
Grow Women's Participation in our club particularly in the sport of Cricket
 Granville Waratah Soccer Football Club
Facilitating grassroots sports in a growing unserved area in Southern Rosehill,
North Granville.
 Housecats Volleyball Club
Subsidised uniforms, equipment, and referee accreditation
 Nepalese Recreational Club
Badminton Development: Purchase of Equipment, Uniforms, Workshop and
Training.
 The Shamrocks Dundas Junior Rugby League Club
Club uniforms.

Member for Parramatta, Donna Davis MP said:
“Sport is a way of life for our Parramatta community.

“This funding will help local clubs and their passionate volunteers provide more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of sport and active recreation.

“The survival and success of local sports clubs is dependent on funding opportunities like this and I look forward to seeing the positive impact these grants will make.”

Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:
“The Local Sport Grant Program provides vital funds for community sport.

“This year we have doubled the funding for individual projects, meaning grassroots community sports clubs and associations can provide more programs and equipment to support their participants.

“With the critical role sport plays in keeping people healthy, active and socially connected, this funding is vital to community health, wellbeing and sense of identity.”

For further information visit: www.sport.nsw.gov.au/local-sport-grant-program