SDN Children's Services, Crookwell Preschool and Lady McKell in Goulburn were each awarded $9,900 while centres from the Big Fat Smile Group in Bundanoon, Robertson and Reynolds Street Goulburn were awarded awarded $10,000.

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The funding comes via the NSW Department of Education with SDN Head of Services Jodie Ledbrook claiming it will be targeted towards vulnerable children.

"SDN is pleased that the NSW Department of Education, through awarding these community grants, are committed to increasing the participation rates of our vulnerable children," she said.

"SDN places great importance on delivering sustainable initiatives. We look forward to working with the local community to identify the strategies to increase access and participation and the best possible outcomes for children."

Goulburn MP Wendy Tuckerman was on hand on Monday to visit one of the Goulburn centres, Lady McKell, and said she hoped the funding would give people a boost after a 'challenging' few years.

"Grants of up to $10,000 have been approved for a range of activities to support participation by Aboriginal children and children from low income families in a preschool program," Mrs Tuckerman said.

"Our community has faced a number of challenges over the past few years. Early learning services play a critical role in supporting children and families.

"It's fantastic to see this funding being made available to support the work of these services in the Goulburn electorate."

The 2022 grants also mark the first year the program includes funding for Multifunctional Aboriginal Children's Services and Aboriginal Child and Family Centres.

Under the scheme, projects such as Aboriginal art classes and the implementation of breakfast programs can now be added.

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