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Shellharbour electorate community sport scores vital funds

Sporting organisations in the Shellharbour electorate have shared in $4.49 million following the awarding of grants in the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program.

The Program provides grants for minor facility upgrades, new equipment and programs that support and encourage participation in sport and active recreation in NSW.

Grants up to $20,000 were available, with up to $50,000 in the Shellharbour electorate.

For further information, including the list of successful projects, visit: www.sport.nsw.gov.au/local-sport-grant-program

Member for Shellharbour, Anna Watson MP said:

“Sport plays a vital role in bringing the Shellharbour electorate together”.

“These grants will help our local clubs buy vital equipment and resources to enable more residents to participate in sport”.

“I congratulate local sports organisations that were successful in securing funding”.

Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:

“The Minns Labor Government is backing, communities and organisations across NSW to enjoy the benefits of sport and active recreation.

“The Local Sport Grant Program provides vital funds to community sporting organisations to invest in facility minor upgrades, new equipment and programs.

“With tight budgets and clubs ever more reliant on volunteers, this funding gives teams resources to invest where they need, be it purchasing new jerseys or hosting local events like come and try days.

“I congratulate the more than 500 sports organisations across NSW that were successful in securing funding and commend them for their commitment to our collective health, wellbeing and sense of identity.”

23 March 2026