The money will be used to engage children from disadvantaged backgrounds in creative school holiday activities, program co-ordinator Mel Singh said.

"We applied for early intervention project funding to work with children aged between 5 and 14," she said.

"By offering a safe, non-threatening and positive environment we aim to keep at-risk children occupied and engaged.

"The program has been very successful and is helping to change attitudes and behaviours and prevent the cycle of crime."

Ms Singh said school holiday activities at Apollo House are attended by between 20 and 70 children per session.

From January 2014 to January 2015 the program provided assistance for 393 children.

"The NRMA funding will allow us to continue running an invaluable program that is achieving results," she said.

"School holiday activities operate as part of Leader in Development and offer a breakfast club each morning and two two-hour sessions, running from 10am to noon and 2pm to 4pm."

Apollo House also runs programs for adults, including a sewing group.

"Local agencies do outreach from here and we are able to facilitate community-driven workshops and development projects," Ms Singh said.

"Apollo House provides daily support for families, individuals and children living in the housing estate. Referrals are made to essential services."

Ms Singh said the NRMA funding would allow Apollo House to provide children with a range of activities including educational talks and demonstrations, exercise and fitness classes, Aboriginal art, traditional workshops and excursions.

Further information can be obtained by telephoning Apollo House staff on 6881 8756.

Ms Singh invited people in the Dubbo community to like the Apollo House Facebook page.

NRMA Insurance spokesperson Jennifer Cobley said the grants program was about encouraging local organisations to help make their communities safer, stronger and more confident.

"We have had a fantastic response this year from community groups who have some outstanding ideas," she said.