Local Crown land managers and community groups that use Crown land are invited to apply for a share of $14 million in funding to upgrade and maintain community facilities and reserves across NSW.

Member for Port Macquarie, Leslie Williams said applications for the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund are open until 17th November 2023.

“The Crown Reserves Improvement Fund maintains and upgrades reserves and community facilities on Crown land across NSW,” Mrs Williams said.

“This year $14 million has been allocated for general projects, pests and weed management with an additional $2 million has been set aside for loans.

“Grant applications are open to Crown land reserve managers including local councils, community groups who use Crown land and showgrounds, so I strongly encourage eligible local organisations to apply,” Mrs Williams said.

“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,” Mrs Williams said.

More than $198 million has been allocated by the NSW Government through the CRIF over the past 10 years.

For further information on the Crown Reserves Improvement fund and to apply, visit https://reservemanager.crownland.nsw.gov.au/funding/crif