Clarence and Richmond Valley sports clubs and other not for profit groups seeking to grow have until the end of the month to apply for a Nationals in NSW Government community infrastructure grant, Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis said this week.

“This is a really good program for community groups and socially minded organisations.  $12.5 million is available for new or upgraded facilities across sport and recreation, arts and culture, disaster readiness and community infrastructure,” Mr Gulaptis said.

Infrastructure Grants can fund construction, alteration, renovation, completion and fit-out of buildings and community infrastructure. Examples include new or upgraded sports grounds, museums, theatres and village halls.

The funding comes from the Nationals in NSW Government’s ClubGrants fund, which reinvests part of the tax collected from pokie machines into community projects.

To find out more information or to apply before the 31 October deadline, please visit responsiblegambling.nsw.gov.au.