Forty six community projects and organisations are to benefit from the latest allocations from Central Coast Council’s Community Events and Place Activation Grant Program and Community Development Grant Program, with almost $570,000 allocated across the two programs.
The Community Events and Place Activation Grant Program supports the community to deliver events and activities that activate spaces and places around town centres, foreshores, lakes and open spaces for families and the wider community, including visitors to the region.
At its September 27 meeting, Council endorsed total allocations of $279,172.82 to 23 groups and projects.
Funds approved were for: The Rotary Club of Gosford North ($17,500); Davistown Putt Putt Regatta and Wooden Boat Festival ($19,985); Symphony Central Coast ($13,900); Wyong Shire Garden Competition Committee ($13,981); Gosford Race Club ($10,000); Green Point-Terrigal Community Services ($1,679.85); Surfing NSW ($10,000); Central Coast Conservatorium ($11,000); Heritage Ventures ($10,800); Words on the Waves ($19,970); Eastcoast Beverages ($13,250); 5 Lands Walk ($20,000); Terrigal Trotters ($8,892); SingleTrack Events ($10,000); Naughty Noodle Fun Haus ($20,000); Tangerine Events ($6,700); Sport Central Coast ($2,938); Rotary Club of Kincumber ($8,071); Gosford Sister City Association ($17,830); The Bays Community Group ($3,250); Permaculture Central Coast ($14,325); National Water Ski Racing Association-Region V Australia ($5,100); and Business NSW ($20,000).
The Community Development Grant Program supports community organisations to implement activities that provide community outcomes and enhance the quality of life of residents of the Central Coast as well as strengthening their ability to deliver projects and services that respond to the needs of the community.
Council approved a total allocation of $289,860.51 to 23 applicants under the program: Kincumber and District Neighbourhood Centre ($13,210); Volunteering Central Coast ($19,164.28); Camp Breakaway ($20,000); Community Environment Network ($19,314); Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW-Central Coast ($19,000); Coast & Country Primary Care ($11,000); We Care Connect ($10,855); Lions Club of Northlakes Central Coast ($19,515.46); 5 Lands Artist Collective ($20,000); Killcare Surf Life Saving Club ($6,000); Gorokan Probus Club ($2,810); Berkeley Vale Rugby League and Sports Club ($3,860); The Fathers Table ($15,000); Art at Work ($7,360); Road Safety Education ($20,000); oast Community Broadcasters ($3,400); The Attic Theatrical ($17,390); Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad ($15,809.77); SparkCC ($12,999); Diamond Women (16,680); Toowoon Bay Surf Life Saving Club ($4,000); Five-O Plus Public Radio Association ($5,493); and Surf Life Saving Central Coast ($7,000).
Together the programs have a total budget of $600,000 and are funded through existing and approved 22/23 Operational Plan budgets.
Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said funding is important to reconnect the community and support local organisations.
“I’m pleased this funding will support organisations to deliver a range of exciting, meaningful programs and activities that engage our local community and encourage visitation to our region,” he said.
Source:
Media release, Sep 29
Central Coast Council