The windfall is part of the latest round of the mining company's Junior Sports Development Grants program, which has provided more than $262,000 over the past two years to organisations in areas around Glencore's NSW coal operations.

Those to benefit include the Muswellbrook Little Athletics Club ($7500 for a timing gate system), Muswellbrook Cats Australian Football Club ($5082 for training equipment upgrade), Muswellbrook Netball Association ($1000 for skills development), Muswellbrook District Junior Rugby League Football Club ($7358 for the renewal of training resources), Singleton Greyhounds Junior Rugby League Football Club ($1092 for training gear) and Singleton Track and Field Club ($1279 for a portable PA race starter system).

Glencore's community relations manager Craig Strudwick said the funding aimed to help non-profit organisations continue to play an important role in community health and wellbeing.

"Junior sport is a vital part of every community because of the many benefits it delivers," he explained.

"Through our current grants program, we've been able to assist clubs to provide opportunities for more than 1300 young people to become involved or stay involved in sport.

"The latest round of grants is worth almost $88,000 in total.

"It will enable a range of clubs in the area to improve facilities or further develop coaching."

During 2017 in Australia, Glencore contributed in excess of $15 billion to regional, state and national economies.

The group's operations comprise about 150 mining and metallurgical sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities.

The next round of the Glencore Junior Sports Development program runs from August 2 to September 1.

Apply via https://glencore.smartygrants.com.au/2019NSWjsdpR2