To continue supporting development and boosting participation numbers, up to $650,000 in grants has once again been made available to women's sporting organisations across the state, including those in the Central West.
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The NSW Government has opened applications for this year's round of the Her Sport Her Way Grant Program, which aims to provide more than $2.5 million over four years to also encourage inclusivity and promote leadership.
Women's sporting bodies and organisations are eligible for the grants of between $10,000 and $50,000, as are bodies and organisations for people with disabilities.
It is the perfect time for sports to consider innovative ways to get more women and girls involved in sport, both on and off the field.
- Minister for Sport Geoff Lee
This year's applications were opened in the lead-up to International Women's Day on Monday.
"It is the perfect time for sports to consider innovative ways to get more women and girls involved in sport, both on and off the field," Minister for Sport Geoff Lee said.
"We're ... enabling women by increasing opportunities to participate and making sure every woman and girl can enjoy their sport to the fullest and feel at ease before and after they hit the field," Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor added.
Twenty-three sporting organisations shared $635,000 worth of grants as part of the program in 2019 and put that funding towards 27 different projects.
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Triathlon NSW delivered a series of women's-only events across 11 different locations, focusing particularly on bringing in more participants between 12 and 25 years old who had never competed.
"We received wonderful feedback from first-time triathletes who thrived in the welcoming and supportive atmosphere at these events, and who are looking forward to continuing their triathlon journey with their local club this season," Triathlon NSW's Alana Leabeater said.
Water Polo NSW used its share to fund its Girls Making Waves program and introduce young, female athletes to basic skills and team building, while Wheelchair Sports NSW created the Roll Model series to increase visibility of female role models in disability sports.
"Girls Making Waves provides girls in regional and metro NSW with the opportunity to try water polo, splash around in inflatable tubes and quite simply have fun," Water Polo NSW vice-president Suzanna Ramke said.
The Her Sport Her Way Grants Program is open until April 12, for more information visit www.sport.nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants/her-sport-her-way.
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