Cowra Sport & Recreation Committee

29/07/2026

📢 Clubgrants Category 3 Fund is NOW OPEN, offering grants between $50,000 and $300,000 for infrastructure projects across NSW.

Eligible Cowra Shire organisations can apply for projects supporting:
✅ Arts & Culture
✅ Community Infrastructure
✅ Disaster Readiness
✅ Sport & Recreation

📅 Applications close 17 August 2026.
Learn more:

The Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants Fund is managed by The Office of Responsible Gambling.

29/07/2026

🏅 Local Sport Grants are NOW OPEN!
Calling all local sporting clubs and associations.
Funding is available for:
✅ Equipment & uniforms
✅ Participation programs & events
✅ Coach, official & volunteer training
✅ Facility upgrades & improvements

⏰ Applications close 1pm, Monday 24 August 2026

Don't miss this opportunity to grow your club and get more people involved in sport across our community!

🏅 Applications are now open for the Local Sport Grant Program 2026/27!

Community sporting clubs and associations across NSW can apply for grants of $2,000 to $20,000, with up to $4.65 million available to help more people get involved in sport.

Funding can support projects that:
✅ Increase participation and keep people playing sport
✅ Reduce barriers and improve access
✅ Create safe and inclusive opportunities for under-represented groups
✅ Strengthen club governance and financial sustainability
✅ Improve the quality and sustainability of sporting facilities

If your club is looking to grow participation, support your community and build a stronger future, now's the time to apply.
🔗 Learn more and apply here: http://srkr.io/6180BJ7j

03/07/2026

03/07/2026

21/06/2026

📢 Update: The Coaching Essentials Course planned for 23 June 2026 is postponed. We’ll share the new date once confirmed.

13/06/2026

12/06/2026

FREE COACHING COURSE – TURN YOUR THEORY INTO PRACTICE

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Following the successful first coaching course session in April, the Cowra Sport & Recreation Committee is pleased to offer a second FREE Community Coaching Essentials session for both new and continuing participants.

This practical, hands-on session is designed to help you feel more confident planning training sessions and coaching junior athletes.

Based on the Australian Sports Commission’s Community Coaching Essentials course, this session will focus on turning theory into practice, with plenty of useful tips, activities and real-world coaching ideas.

Whether your brand new to coaching or already involved in local sport, this course will help you:

✔️ Better support young athletes
✔️ Create positive team environments
✔️ Build skills, confidence and enjoyment in sport
✔️ Increase your personal satisfaction from coaching

This session is open to both new and continuing participants.

📅 Tuesday 23 June 2026
📍 Cowra Indoor Netball Centre, Col Stinson Park
⏰ 5:00pm – 7:00pm
🍽 Light supper provided

👉 Register now: https://cowra-coaching-essentials-course-June26.eventbrite.com.au

Let’s continue building strong, supportive and skilled coaches in our community.

12/06/2026

Sporting clubs, get ready. The Game On: Teaming Up for Climate Action grants are opening soon. Up to 500 community clubs can access up to $100,000 to upgrade facilities, boost energy efficiency, and build resilience to extreme weather.

Round 1 of the Game On: Teaming Up for Climate Action program grants will now open on 1 July 2026. 📅

Up to 500 clubs are expected to receive funding to:
• install solar PV systems and batteries
• carry out energy audits
• upgrade lighting and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
• install disaster ready infrastructure to protect facilities during extreme weather.

The draft Grant Opportunity Guidelines have been updated and are now available on GrantConnect to help you prepare.

Link in comments. 🔽