Young Boys To The Bush Score Funding Boost

Boys to the Bush at Young is just one of the organisations that respond to community needs, and they have received a $49,970 funding boost.

The $49,970 allocated to Boys to the Bush will support the delivery of camps for disadvantaged young males and associated community engagement.

Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke said the funding boost for community-led initiatives such as Boys to the Bush would help those organisations respond to community needs, as well as improve the resilience and capacity of residents to face future challenges.

The injection of funds came from the NSW Government’s COVID Regional Community Support Program which promotes community-led initiatives such as Boys to the Bush.

“The COVID-19 pandemic posed many challenges for people living in smaller communities over the past two years, and community-led organisations have had an important role in navigating these challenges,” Ms Cooke said.

“I am delighted this funding will support grassroots engagement, including supporting people who may be experiencing social isolation, participate in a new activity, learn new skills and generally reconnect with their community.”

The NSW COVID Regional Community Support Program (CRCS), which injected the funding, is administered by the Foundation for Rural & Regional (FRRR).

FRRR CEO, Natalie Egleton said grants like this strengthened the capacity of regionally based organisations that played a critical role in supporting communities throughout the pandemic.

“Being able to support the many community organisations and not-for-profits which have gone above and beyond for their communities during such difficult times and enable them to be better prepared in the future, is important to the ongoing sustainability and vibrancy of these communities,” Ms Egleton said.

NSW CRCS recognises that locally-based groups in remote, rural and regional NSW played a critical role in supporting their communities to navigate the impacts of COVID.

CRCS is a two-part program, designed to support eligible not-for-profit organisations, community groups, and associated volunteer-based organisations that were involved in supporting individuals and families affected by COVID lockdowns.

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