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Grants and funding
‘Disappointing’ NSW Budget delivers limited support for regions
The Minns Government’s 2025–26 New South Wales Budget, handed down today, has already come under fire for failing to deliver for regional areas.
Fishing clubs encouraged to reel in support to host their own Gone Fishing Day events
As NSW fishers celebrate ‘Gone Fishing Day’ on Sunday 19 October 2025, fishing clubs and associated organisations are encouraged to join in the state-wide festivities by hosting their own events.
Opportunity to help restore heritage buildings
Tamworth Regional Council’s 2025-2026 Heritage Assistance Grant is now open with a share of $50,000 available.
Healthier, active communities backed by new path projects
Over $50 million being invested in active transport infrastructure like footpaths and cycleways by the NSW Government, including funding for three local projects.
Free advertising for local groups and events
New England Times has launched a new Advertising Support Program to help not-for-profits, community groups, sporting clubs, and local event organisers promote their initiatives across the region.
Local groups awarded community grant funding
Twenty local groups have received funding in the latest round of Armidale Regional Council’s Community Grants Program.
Bipartisan support delivers $2.5 million for farm safety after horror year
In a show of bipartisan unity, both Labor and the Coalition have pledged $2.5 million over three years to support Farmsafe Australia in its mission to make Australian farms safer places to live and work.
Additional funding made available for Community War Memorials
Applications for the Community War Memorials Fund 2025/26 are open, with $250,000 in funding available for the protection and conservation of war memorials.
New DV refuge coming to Glen Innes
The NSW Government is providing $7.6 million for the construction of a new core and cluster domestic violence refuge in Glen Innes.