Community groups and not-for-profit organisations are being invited to apply for up to $30,000 in funding for community projects in Summerland Point, Gwandalan, Chain Valley Bay and Mannering Park.
The Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program opens on August 1 and closes on August 31.
Council Director Community and Recreation Services Melanie Smith said the funding program was a joint initiative between Central Coast Council, Delta Coal and local communities to build community capacity in selected suburbs.
“This year’s funding program has an allocation of $65,000 to support the communities of Summerland Point, Gwandalan, Chain Valley Bay and Mannering Park to deliver projects that improve community infrastructure and services,” Smith said.
“Community groups and not-for-profit organisations are encouraged to apply for funding to help bring their big ideas to life.
“Projects that were funded in last year’s program include Mannering Park Public School P&C Association, the Colour Run initiative; Lions Club of Gwandalan Lioness refurbishment of history sign on Kanangra Dr, Gwandalan; and Road Safety Education Limited and RYDA Road Safety Programs for Lake Munmorah High School.”
Smith said free grant information sessions would also be available in coming weeks to support community members through the application process.
“I encourage anyone interested in applying and looking at ways to strengthen their application to register to attend an information session,” she said.
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart said the grants supported local groups to deliver valuable community programs.
“We have seen many beneficial projects funded and delivered throughout the years under this initiative, and I look forward to seeing what innovative projects will be funded this year,” he said.
An online information session will be held at 2pm-3.30pm on Wednesday, July 26, with a face-to-face session from 10am-11.30am on Thursday, August 27, in the Function Room at Council’s Wyong Administration Building.
For information on grant guidelines, how to apply or to register to attend a grant information session, visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/grants
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Central Coast Council