Junior sport clubs located in select regional areas of New South Wales and Queensland may be eligible for grants of up to $7,500 thanks to Glencore Coal’s Junior Sports Development Program.
Funding applications are now open for the program, which aims to empower not-for-profit junior sports groups in regional NSW in the Singleton, Muswellbrook, Cessnock, Maitland, Scone and Mid-Western LGAs, and in regional Queensland in Collinsville/Scottville, Glenden, Tieri/Capella, Clermont, Rolleston/Springsure, Wandoan/Taroom, and Nebo/Pioneer Valley LGAs.
The first round of 2024 Junior Sports Development Program funding injected $107,000 into regional NSW communities, providing greater access to skills, equipment, and important safety programs.
Merriwa Pony Club was one of 18 NSW based clubs to benefit from the first round of grants, having received $4,400 to purchase new safety training yards for their primary aged riders.
“The new yards are a significant improvement on our previous facilities and will play a key role in injury prevention,” said Rebecca Magnus, Merriwa Pony Club Funding Coordinator.
“These yards provide a safe space for our students and coaches as they train, compete, and develop their horsemanship skills. This funding has made a real difference in the safety and well-being of our young riders, allowing them to focus on their growth and enjoyment of the sport.”
Over $82,000 into regional Queensland communities, providing greater access to skills, equipment, and important safety programs.
Wandoan Junior Rugby League Football Club was one of 14 Queensland based clubs to benefit from the first round of grants, having received $7,500 to upgrade their canteen facilities, and provide an all-weather roof for their game scoreboard.
“The upgraded canteen and new all-weather scoreboard are fantastic additions to the club,” said Kylie Buckley, Treasurer of the Wandoan Junior Rugby Football Club.

Craig Strudwick, Glencore Coal’s Social Performance Manager, said the company is committed to positively contributing to junior sports clubs in regional communities near Glencore’s coal mines.
“Junior sports clubs provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to develop not only their athletic skills but also their social and emotional well-being.
“We’re delighted to be able to play a part in helping junior sports groups continue to deliver those benefits across our regional communities.”
Applications for the second round of the program open August 1st and close on August 31st. To find our more information or to apply for funding in NSW, visit https://glencore.ws/2024NSWJS2 For details if you’re in QLD: https://glencore.ws/2024QLDJS2 |