Sporting groups and small businesses can apply for grants to help them reopen safely in a post-Covid-19 environment.

State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said the NSW Government’s new recovery grants will open on July 1 to help eligible local businesses and community sporting organisations to more smoothly transition as the economy recovers from lockdown.

“Small businesses can apply for a one-off $3000 grant to help with marketing and advertising costs, office fit-outs and training staff to adapt to the new four-square-metre economy,” Ms Saffin said.

“And a one-off grant of up to $1000 will be provided to close to 12,500 sporting clubs and associations to assist our local clubs for when sport resumes on 1 July under the NSW Government’s Community Sport Recovery Package.

“Small business owners and sports administrators all recognise that there are considerable hidden costs in relaunching responsibly to ensure that everyone stays safe under the current health conditions.”

The NSW Government’s $10,000 Small Business Support Grant closes on June 30 with more than 49,700 businesses applying for the grants worth more than $490 million. Around 35,000 businesses have received grants.

Service NSW will launch the Small Business Recovery Grant online on Wednesday 1 July and will accept applications until Sunday August 16.

Application details for the NSW Government’s $27.3-million Community Sport Recovery Package will be updated on the Office of Sport’s webpage in coming weeks.