
Recreation Facilities
Recreation Facilities Grants assist in the provision or development of suitable sport and recreation facilities. To create opportunities for CN and local sporting groups to form Partnerships in upgrading existing or developing new facilities. To provide a wide range of sport and recreation facilities that assist in meeting the needs of the community in a cost effective and co-operative manner.
Applications open Monday, 2 June (9am) and close Sunday, 29 June (midnight) 2025. A link to apply will be available here when applications open.
Community workshops, including a Q&A session, are scheduled as outlined below to provide an overview of the Grants and Sponsorship programs opening for application in June. Registration is required
- In person (12 Stewart Avenue, Newcastle West) - Tuesday, 20 May 2025 (10am - 11am) - Click here to register
- Online (via Teams) - Wednesday, 21 May 2025 (5:30pm - 6:30pm) - Click here to register
Supporting Documentation:
- Community Grants Policy (PDF)
- Community Grant Guidelines (PDF) 2024 Community Grants Guidelines will be available soon.
If you require assistance please email [email protected] or call 02 4974 2000 and you will be put in contact with a staff member who can help with your enquiry.
Recreation Facilities Grants summarised
Round opens: 3 June 2024 at 9am (AEST)
Round Closes: 30 June 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)
$1,000 - $10,000 (ex GST)
$70,000 (2025/26)
- Legally constituted not-for-profit organisations
- Sporting Clubs and associations
Pathways, canteen renovations, fencing, park drainage, irrigation, cricket sight screens.
- View the 'Grant and Sponsorship Programs - Which should I apply for? Flowchart' to determine which Grant Program is best for you.
- Read the Community Grant Policy and the Community Grants Guidelines.
- Apply through CN’s online funding portal.