The investment will support 38 projects across the State, covering facility and infrastructure upgrades as well as participation and player pathway programs. The funding is designed to grow the game at every level, with a particular focus on increasing inclusion and boosting participation among under-represented groups.
The Minns Labor Government is focused on rebuilding our local grassroots sporting communities, boosting participation across all ages and genders, and delivering modern, fit-for-purpose facilities that meet the needs of every community.
Among the Round 1 recipients is Cumberland City Council, which received $150,000 toward a $561,000 upgrade of facilities at Holroyd Sportsgrounds.
The project will deliver modern, female-friendly infrastructure, reflecting the Minns Labor Government's commitment to playing sports more accessible and welcoming for women and girls at every level of the game.
The NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Program is part of the NSW Labor Government's broader $10 million investment in rugby union, a commitment to ensuring that hosting one of the world's great sporting events delivers lasting benefits for the sport right across the State.
Clubs, associations and councils have shared in grants ranging from $5,000 to $150,000, ensuring communities of all sizes can benefit from NSW's role as host of the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027.
The NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Program is being delivered in collaboration with NSW Rugby Union, ACT & Southern NSW Rugby Union and Rugby Australia.
