Crown land managers and community groups that use Crown land could share in $14 million.
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Goulburn MP Wendy Tuckerman said applications were welcome from across the electorate (which includes the Southern Highlands).
She said grants were available to upgrade and maintain community facilities and reserves across NSW. under the NSW Government's Crown Reserves Improvement Fund.
She send applications would be accepted until July 10.
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"This year the NSW Government will invest $14 million across the state to benefit community, recreational and tourism facilities on Crown land reserves," she said.
"Grant applications are open to Crown land managers and I want the Goulburn electorate to get their fair slice of this fund - I strongly encourage eligible local organisations to apply now.
"The fund will support improvements to community, recreational and tourism facilities on Crown reserves while also supporting local businesses and economies.
"It also funds bushfire management and weed and pest control to keep reserves safe and functional and to protect our environment and native plants and animals."
Water, Property and Housing minister Melinda Pavey said quality public reserves were vital to the health and well-being of local communities.
"Residents need quality natural spaces to relax and rejuvenate and this fund enhances local reserves that provide green open recreational space and protect our environmental diversity," Mrs Pavey said.
"The fund also upgrades facilities on Crown land used by organisations at the heart of our communities, like surf life saving clubs, scouts and girl guide groups, public halls, the RSPCA and PCYC, NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW State Emergency Service."
Planning and Public Spaces minister Rob Stokes said the grant program would be welcome news to communities which would benefit from improved access to great quality public spaces.
"This year's funding will prioritise restoring and strengthening the resilience of public facilities and crown reserves that have suffered through bushfires, drought and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic," Mr Stokes said.
"We also want to make it easier for the community to walk and cycle with new tracks and trails across and between reserves and open spaces."
For further information on the Crown Reserves Improvement fund and to apply, visit https://reservemanager.crownland.nsw.gov.au/funding/crif
