COMMUNITY and not-for-profit organisations will be able to access up to $1 million to deliver projects and upgrades aimed at attracting visitors to the Port of Newcastle, under changes made to the Newcastle Port Community Contribution Fund.
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Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro said up to 75 per cent of the money under round six of the grant scheme would be reserved for not-for-profit or community organisations.
This includes local Aboriginal land councils.
Mr Barilaro said the revitalisation of Newcastle Port was aimed at attracting residents and tourists to the foreshore, boosting tourism and related industries.
Organisations and local landholders can apply from Wednesday for the additional grant money.
Grants of between $10,000 and $500,000 are available for projects that benefit the Newcastle Port's environment, public domain, infrastructure, heritage restoration, activation, smart technology or community.
Examples of projects that could be eligible for funding include tourism facilities, boat ramps, building restoration work, community events and smart public amenities.
A spokeswoman for Mr Barilaro said Newcastle Port was more than a busy economic hub, it was a place people visit for leisure, relaxation and recreation and to enjoy its parks, walkways, cafes, restaurants, unique architecture and culturally significant sites.
"Novocastrians are rightly proud of the Port of Newcastle, which is Australia's oldest export port, and this funding is delivering projects that showcase its heritage by providing the infrastructure and upgrades that will ensure its bright future," she said.
Previous projects funded under the scheme include $75,000 to the University of Newcastle for light projections onto Honeysuckle buildings, almost $30,000 to Stockton Historical Society to develop a walk around the foreshore featuring historic information signs and $450,000 to City of Newcastle to assist building the Stockton skatepark and playground on Mitchell St.
Further details about the application process and the program guidelines, including details of eligible organisations and projects, are available at www.nsw.gov.au/regional-nsw/npcc-fund.
Applications open 9am on Wednesday. Successful projects are expected to be announced this year.
The fund was previously managed by the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation.
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