The Minns Labor Government has announced it will provide $5.4 million to NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs through the Surf Club Facility Program.
The Program provides funding to keep clubs modern, inclusive and accessible with grants up to $1 million are available across three categories for projects that upgrade, restore or construct surf lifesaving facilities.
The Minns Labor Government is focused on its commitment to build better communities, and as such the program will now include grants for project design and planning, ensuring surf club projects are supported from concept to completion.
The Program aims to assist eligible Surf Life Saving Clubs throughout NSW to create new and upgraded inclusive and accessible facilities. Projects that encourage participation by women and girls, people with disability, First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ are a priority of the Program.
Applications for Category 1 close 20 October 2025 while applications for Categories 2 and 3 close 10 November 2025.
For further information and to apply visit: Surf Club Facility Program.
Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:
"The weather is heating up and summer is almost here.
"The Surf Club Facility Program will provide critical funding to our surf lifesaving clubs to enable them to better protect beachgoers.
"The inclusion of grants for design and planning means clubs are supported from concept to completion and better equipped to apply for funding at later stages of projects.
"This Program is part of our four-year $21.6 million commitment to ensure our Surf Life Saving Clubs are modern, safe and inclusive."
Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said:
"Our dedicated volunteers are dusting off their caps for the upcoming patrol season as the NSW Government delivers on its record investment in Surf Life Saving NSW.
"The $5.4 million in upgrades to be funded through this program will help surf life savers to better protect beach lovers along the entire NSW coastline.
"Coupled with the new and upgraded equipment, additional jet skis, and Emergency Response Beacons funded by the NSW Government, our volunteers are being equipped with the latest modern and safe equipment to continue their incredible work."
President of Surf Life Saving NSW Peter Agnew said:
"The funding provided by the NSW Government is vital to ensuring our surf clubs are safe and fit for purpose in what are sometimes extreme weather conditions which take an enormous toll on our clubs' facilities.
"Our membership continues to grow and with more than 83,000 lifesavers and Nippers.
"Providing safe, secure, and accessible facilities for members and the communities they protect is more important than ever."
