The early childcare facility recently received $8392 to resurface its bike track, thanks to the Australian Government's Stronger Communities Program (SCP).

Other round five recipients included the Scone Aero Club, who pocketed $20,000 for an upgrade to its building and amenities facilities; and Scone Arts and Crafts, who benefitted to the tune of $2500 to refurbish the organisation's hall.

"We're delighted," Aberdeen Pre-School director Sharon Jordan said.

"The money is very welcome - and half of what we needed.

"We also got drought assistance and raised funds for the rest of the project.

"There are severe cracks in the track.

"So, we can now reseal it.

"The kids utilise it every day.

"Without it, we'd be lost."

New England MP Barnaby Joyce said the latest grants would provide much-needed economic stimulus at a time when communities in drought need it most.

"Scone is quite clearly a town on the move, with big investment in roads and community infrastructure a clear sign that it has a promising future ahead," he explained.

"These grants, which form part of a $150,000 direct investment in towns and villages right across the electorate, are integral to supporting that."

Previous SCP beneficiaries in the Upper Hunter include Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre (for a mobile food van to provide breakfast for school children), Scone and Upper Hunter Historical Society (outdoor area to display vintage items); and Merriwa Tourist Welcoming Centre (new kitchen and tea room).

The SCP provides grants of between $2500 and $20,000 to community organisations and local governments for small capital projects that deliver social benefits for their communities.

Under the $22.65 million round five of the SCP, each federal electorate received $150,000 to allocate towards successful projects, with a maximum of 20 to be funded per electorate.