The NSW Local Sport Grant Program aims to support grassroots sporting clubs to increase participation, host events, improve access and enhance sport and recreation facilities.
About the program
The Local Sport Grant Program aims to increase regular and on-going participation opportunities in sport in NSW. Through this Program the Office of Sport is working towards our goals to achieve:
- Sector Growth: Supporting the sector in adapting and growing sport and active recreation at all levels across NSW.
- Facilities and Spaces: Enabling an inclusive and accessible network of facilities and places for sport and active recreation.
- For all People: Facilitating increased opportunities for inclusion in sport and active recreation so every person in NSW can participate throughout their whole life.
Important dates
The following dates are indicative and apply only to this round.
- Applications open Monday 30 June 2025
- Applications close 1pm Monday 18 August 2025
- Outcomes advised February 2026 onwards
Funding availability
Up to $4.65 million is available in 2025 to support sporting clubs and associations across NSW with $50,000 available in each electorate and grants of up to $20,000 available for individual projects.
Applicants must identify their ‘project location’ address to ensure the application is assessed in the correct electorate e.g., your training ground or where your project will take place.
The grant amount requested must be a minimum of $2,000 and a maximum of $20,000.
A single organisation may make multiple applications, however the maximum amount of funding that can be awarded to any one organisation is $20,000.