Two Western Plains gun clubs have received almost $50,000 each for safety and bathroom works they hope will bring more shooters to the range.

The NSW government announced on Thursday 20 March that the Gilgandra Rifle Club and the Condobolin branch of the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (SSAA) had two of 25 projects awarded to funded to improve shooting facilities in NSW.

The Gilgandra club will upgrade the backstop behind their shooting range, while Condobolin will install a women's toilet block.

"We want to get the women shooting," Condobolin SSAA secretary John Driscoll said.

"The ladies need to have a toilet of their own.

"We've had blokes bring their partners out, and they're taking an interest."

Club officials say the upgrades help draw new members. IMAGE: River McCrossen

The Condo club will also replace the existing portable toilet with a permanent block and install a safety shower, disability access features and a septic system.

The funding comes from a $800,000 pool under the Safe Shooting Program, which awarded grants between $10,000 and $50,000.

As well as safety upgrades, officials hope the funding will increase participation in the sport from women, Indigenous, queer and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

"The safer you can make it, the better it's going to be," Gilgandra Rifle Club treasurer Ally Prout said.

His club will use the money to raise the 'stop butt,' the barrier behind the target line, to bring it up to legal standard.

"Projects announced today (20 March) will increase the use of shooting facilities across NSW and encourage participation by people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities," Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said.

"This funding will play a significant role in supporting the next generation of Olympians and ensure Australia’s success at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games."