NSW sports secure record funding
The NSW Government has advised that it is to fund sporting organisations in the state with “record funding” with a commitment of $20 million over the next two years - of which $10 million provided this financial year.
This backing aims to increase grassroots sport participation by assisting sporting organisations deliver competitions and activities, improve athlete pathways, develop staff and improve management.
The funding will be delivered through the NSW Office of Sport’s Organisation Support Program which provides an annual grant to eligible State Sporting Organisations (SSOs) and State Sporting Organisations for People with Disability (SSODs).
Commenting on the funding, NSW Minister for Sport, Steve Kamper advised “one of our key commitments when coming to office was ensuring sporting organisations were better funded to support grassroots sport.
“Today we are delivering on that commitment by providing record funding to NSW sport.
“A key part of this investment is supporting sports to provide fair, safe and inclusive environments that encourage increased participation.
“This comprehensive investment by the NSW Government in NSW sport will guarantee sustained success in the future.
“Thanks to this investment, NSW athletes will continue to dominate Australian Olympic and Paralympic teams and ensures that it will be a green and gold decade for our nation.”
Welcoming the support, Sport NSW Chief Executive, Stuart Hodge noted “Sport NSW has long fought for fairer funding for our members and we are delighted the NSW Government has fulfilled its commitment to increase core funding.
“In 2022 Sport NSW released the Playing Catch up report which stated these payments had not increased since the year 2000 and, in some cases, NSW sports were receiving eight times less than their equivalent in other states.
“This much-needed funding boost will secure the financial future of our NSW state sporting organisations so they can focus on participation programs to allow more people to enjoy the benefits of involvement in sport.”
Applications for the Organisation Support Program will close Friday 29th November 2024.
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