Myall Lakes MP Stephen Bromhead said applications for the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund are open until July 10, 2020.

"The Crown Reserves Improvement Fund maintains and upgrades reserves and community facilities on Crown land across NSW," Mr Bromhead said.

This year the $14 million will be invested across the state to benefit community, recreational and tourism facilities on Crown land reserves, he said.

"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.

"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."

Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said quality public reserves were vital to the health and well-being of local communities.

"Residents need quality natural spaces to relax and rejuvenate and this fund enhances local reserves that provide green open recreational space and protect our environmental diversity," Mrs Pavey said.

"The fund also upgrades facilities on Crown land used by organisations at the heart of our communities, like surf lifesaving clubs, scouts and girl guide groups, public halls, the RSPCA and PCYC, NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW State Emergency Service."

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

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