The Minns Labor Government is investing $1.55 million into 12 community-led projects in the Monaro and Snowy region helping make towns more liveable, connected and vibrant places to live.
The grants are part of the Minns Government's $50 million Active Regional Communities Package, designed to support local and practical projects make towns more liveable, connected and attractive places to work and call home.
A connected community retains its workers and families, plus attracts essential workers such as teachers, police, nurses and vets that are critical to maintaining the vitality of regional towns.
The successful Monaro and Snowy Mountains projects include:
- $450,000 for Queanbeyan and District Basketball Association for the Queanbeyan Community Sports Stadium Upgrade
- $392,075 for Braidwood Show Society Incorporated for a major upgrade to Braidwood Showground's back paddock amenities, including a new accessible toilet block and resurfacing the campdraft arena
- $102,179 for Bungendore Preschool for its Early Years Outdoor Participation and Nature Play Project
- $82,500 for Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club for a new covered pergola and windbreak wall.
Projects are receiving funding for events, sporting and community infrastructure, local activities, cultural programs, youth and employment support, and neighbourhood initiatives.
The package is part of more than $223 million that has been invested by the Minns Government's Regional Development Trust Fund, into providing strategic and sustainable projects that grow regional and rural industries, businesses, communities and local facilities.
For more information, go to: nsw.gov.au/regionaldevelopmenttrust
Minister for Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty said:
"Regional communities know what they need, and this funding is about backing local projects that are practical, can get going and have been shown they can a real and positive difference.
"These projects will give communities better places to come together, stay active and connected, and make the most of their local facilities.
"Strong communities are the foundation of strong regional economies, and this investment will help deliver a more cohesive, active and connected Monaro and Snowy Mountains."
Member for Monaro, Steve Whan said:
"This funding is about backing the people of Monaro and the Snowy Mountains who know their communities best and giving them the facilities and spaces they need to thrive.
"From upgrades to sporting facilities and showgrounds to new spaces for children to play and community members to connect, these projects will make a wonderful and meaningful difference for sporting teams, local showgrounds, riding mountain bikes, or loaning a musical instrument.
"These are practical investments that will improve facilities, create more opportunities for participation and help bring people together.
"I'm proud to see the Minns Labor Government investing in the Monaro and Snowy region to deliver projects that will make our communities even better places to live, work and raise a family."
Monaro & Snowy Mountains Active Regional Communities funding recipients:
| Recipient | Funding amount | Project description | LGA |
| Queanbeyan and District Basketball Association | $450,000 | Queanbeyan Community Sports Stadium Upgrade | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council |
| Braidwood Show Society Incorporated | $395,075 across two projects | Braidwood Showground Back Paddock Amenities Upgrade - Accessible toilet block and resurfacing campdraft arena | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council |
| Ngambri Local Aboriginal Land Council | $148,000 | On-Country Gatherings; The living place, an Aboriginal space of regeneration and learning, reconnection and cultural exchange. | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council |
| Bungendore Preschool Pty Ltd | $102,179 | Bungendore Early Years Outdoor Participation and Nature Play Project | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council |
| Destination Southern NSW | $100,000 | Great Southern Trails MTB Association: establishing a community-led body to strengthen volunteer capacity, asset stewardship and participation across four Southern NSW shires | Multiple LGAs including Snowy Monaro |
| Work Transit Alliance | $92,400 | Regional Employment Transport Access Pilot | Multiple LGAs including Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council |
| Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club Inc | $82,500 | Covered pergola and windbreak wall | Snowy Monaro Regional Council |
| Hume Conservatorium of Music | $64,098 | Community Instrument Lending Library - Hume Conservatorium of Music | Multiple LGAs including Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council |
| Mongarlowe Area Community Association (MACA) | $56,966 | Making the Mongarlowe Community Hall/Refuge energy self-sufficient by installing a standalone solar system with batteries and a publicly accessible EV charging station | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council |
| Wamboin Community Association Incorporated | $45,300 | The construction of a multi-function sports court | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council |
| Cooma Pastoral and Agricultural Association Inc | $15,000 | Sheep pavilion upgrade | Snowy Monaro Regional Council |
