Bathurst MP Paul Toole said the funding of $4870 would be used to make modifications to one of the club's training gliders so it can be used by people with a disability.

"The rudder controls of the club's two-seater ASK-221 glider will be modified to provide disabled access," he said.

"Sport is a way of life in our community and the Local Sport Grant Program is another excellent example of the NSW Government delivering for the people of the Bathurst electorate.

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"These grants provide vital funds to our local clubs which in turn contributes to improved social, health and cultural outcomes for the wider community."

Mr Toole said the soaring club was one of Bathurst's hidden gems.

"It's nestled away at Piper's Airfield off the Freemantle Road near Eglinton. Their grounds cover 100 acres, with about 35 private hangars, a clubhouse and two large hangars where the club keeps its planes," he said.

"And not many residents would realise the Bathurst Soaring Club is one of the biggest clubs in the state with about 120 flying members and another 20-30 social members."

Sport Minister Geoff Lee said the Local Sport Grants Program funding would provide a welcome lift to communities as NSW emerges from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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