Sixteen junior sporting clubs have received JSDP grants of up to $7500 each, with the aim of enhancing the sustainability and strength of organisations in the areas around Glencore's coal operations.

Glencore's Community Relations Manager, Craig Strudwick, said that this round's grant recipients reflect the vibrant and diverse mix of local clubs across regional New South Wales.

"We received a high level of interest from a range of sporting clubs for our first round of the New South Wales Junior Sports Development Program," Craig said.

"We're incredibly proud to be able to support 16 of these groups, whether it be by helping them improve their facilities or assisting in the purchase of new training equipment."

"Through our grants, we hope to encourage more young people to get involved, or stay involved, with sporting activities."

Singleton Track and Field Club (STFC) is one of the many organisations to benefit from the first round of grants, having received $2500 to host a Her Sport, Her Way empowerment session.

Her Sport, Her Way is designed for female athletes aged from 12 to 17 years to promote and encourage participation in sport throughout the teenage years.

"We aim to educate and promote the benefits of local community sport for young women, through the lens of females, to enhance participation in the Singleton community," STFC Championships Coordinator, Angela Penton, said.

The session will be led by a group of sporting women, from a sports psychologist and an Athletics NSW accredited Track & Field coach to a dietitian and life coach.

"This will enable strong, confident young women who have the ability to face daily school and life challenges through the benefits of sport," Angela said.

"We're so grateful to have Glencore's support to host this event and, if successful, hope to roll out sessions for other sports codes to attend in the future."

The next round of Glencore's JSDP grants will open in late 2021.

The full list of NSW Junior Sports Development Program grants includes: