The Program is part of the NSW Office of Sport's $10 million investment in rugby as a result of NSW hosting games at the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027.
The NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Program will provide grants to rugby clubs and councils throughout NSW to improve rugby facilities and infrastructure, improve player pathways and increase participation.
During the first round of the program $2.15 million is available with grants ranging from $5,000 - $150,000.
The Program has a focus on developing the game in western Sydney and regional NSW with projects that target women and girls, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, First Nations peoples and LGBTQIA+ people a priority.
The NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Program will be delivered by the NSW Government in collaboration with NSW Rugby Union, ACT & Southern NSW Rugby Union and Rugby Australia.
Applications close Monday, 16 February 2026. Visit: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/nsw-rugby-world-cup-legacy-grant-program
