SPORTING organisations in Penrith 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 Penrith electorate.

In Penrith the Penrith RSL Soccer Club received $4,813 for coaching mastery, Nepean Aquatic Centre Swim Club $20,000 for swim start performance enhancement equipment, Penrith Rugby Club Inc $5,575 for PA equipment and Brothers Penrith Junior Rugby Club Inc $12,647 for training equipment.

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

Member for Penrith, Karen McKeown OAM MP said:

“Sport plays a vital role in bringing the Penrith community together.

“These grants will help our local clubs buy vital equipment and resources to enable more Penrith 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 hosing 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.”