Three community groups will share in more than $13,000 of funding this year through Central Coast council’s Community Support Grant Program.
At its meeting on June 28, Council allocated $3,430 to the Tuggerah Lakes Art Society, $5,000 to Berkeley Vale Rugby League and Sports Club and $5,000 to Wamberal Surf Life Saving Club.
The art society will use its funds for subsidised art workshops in the community and Berkeley Vale Rugby League and Sports Club will replace its floodlights.
The grant money will see outdoor tables and chairs and an EFTPOS machine at WWamberal Surf Club.
The Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) will also be provided $45,000 in financial partnership support from Council in 2021-2022 to continue providing locally based sports development opportunities for athletes, coaches and officials, which provide a boost to the local economy.
Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the program supports programs and projects which help build connections throughout the community.
“Vibrant, connected communities are strengthened by the community groups and organisations which operate among them – Council’s role is to help provide appropriate support where possible to further their important work,” Hart said.
“I’m pleased to see local community groups applying through the Community Support Grant Program, and using resources including drop-in sessions and workshops, to strengthen their applications.”
The financial partnership support for CCAS will assist their programs, which in the 2021 calendar year saw 242 athletes and 46 coaches supported, 14 talent programs delivered across 13 sports, 6,200 volunteer hours completed, and $8M contributed to the local economy.”
For more information about grants and sponsorships, head to centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/grants.
Source:
Media release, Jun 28
Central Coast Council