Eligible organisations are encouraged to apply for grants between $500,000 and $1 million for new or upgraded sport and recreation infrastructure projects.

Katrina said these grants are being made available under the NSW Government’s 2016/17 ClubGRANTS program for projects which provide a modern and safe community sporting facility.

Particular emphasis will be placed on projects that benefit disadvantaged and regional and remote communities in this program round.

“I encourage all eligible groups to consider submitting an application for a project that will make a real difference to their community,” Katrina said.

“Sport and recreation is an important part of our state’s social fabric and the government is committed to investing in facilities for our communities.”

Applicant information packs is now available at www.liquorandgaming.justice.nsw.gov.au with expressions of interest closing on Friday, September 16.

Individuals and community groups wanting to improve their local fish habitat are encouraged to apply for a grant through the next funding round of the NSW Government’s Habitat Action Grants Program.

Hon. Katrina Hodgkinson said large grants of up to $40,000 and small grants to kick-start a project of up to $2,000 are available to fishing clubs, community groups, local councils and individuals.

“With over half a million dollars available statewide in this funding round, this is a great opportunity to improve fish habitats in our local creeks, rivers or estuaries,” Katrina said.

“This program is another excellent example of how recreational fishing fees are helping to support a productive local fishery.”

Since 2009, funds from the NSW Recreational Fishing Trusts have been invested into more than $3.6 million into the Habitat Action Grants program.

Previous funded projects include:

Applications for Habitat Action Grants are open until 30 September 2016.

For more information visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/hag or contact a Department of Primary Industries Fisheries Manager on 6042 4213.