Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the chance to share $4.65 million in grants would greatly benefit the community.

"There are so many clubs in the Cootamundra electorate that can take advantage of this opportunity to increase participation in sport and active recreation," Ms Cooke said.

"In recognition of the importance of sport to regional communities and the dry times we are experiencing, I'm thrilled that our electorate has been allocated $85,000 under the program."

The program also supports local sports clubs which play a critical role in bringing the community together.

Funding is now available throughout NSW with $85,000 being allocated to electorates which are considered regional drought affected areas.

Acting Minister for Sport Geoff Lee said sport and active recreation can help tackle childhood obesity and build safer communities.

"The Local Sport Grant Program is now in its fifth year and provides benefits for social sporting events, the delivery of physical and mental health programs and nurturing the dreams of young talented athletes," Mr Lee said.

Sport's important role in helping rural communities struggling through the drought is driving the NSW Government's latest round of Local Sport Grants.

"With the worst drought on record, increasing pressure on NSW families, sport's ability to bring communities together has never been more important," Mr Lee said.

The Local Sports Grant Program closes on November 25, 2019.