Community groups and not-for profit organisations can apply for up to $30,000 from a pool of $59,000 funding for community projects in Summerland Point, Gwandalan, Chain Valley Bay and Mannering Park as part of a joint initiative between Central Coast Council and Delta Coal from 1 to 31 October.

Council’s Community Partnerships Unit Manager, Glenn Cannard said the Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program aims to support not-for-profit community organisations to deliver projects that improve community infrastructure and services in Chain Valley Bay and surrounding suburbs.

“Since 2017 the Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program has provided funding to a range of local groups and organisations to improve and enhance the local community,” Mr Cannard said.

“Some of the past projects to receive funding from this program include classroom laptops for Mannering Park Public School, Northern Lakes Neighbourhood Centre Cinema Under the Stars, the Mannering Parks Tidy Towns Group ‘Keep It Clean, Keep It Green’ initiative, a 3 Phase Converter and dust extraction unit for Manno Men’s Shed, Sailability Storage at Mannering Park Amateur Sailing Club, and the Mannering Park Tidy Towns Group STHIL hedging project.”

“Projects that deliver social, cultural, economic or environmental benefits to communities in the four suburb areas are encouraged to apply.”

Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart said this program provides a great boost to supporting local groups and initiatives.

“Council is thrilled for these investments in our community. This funding provides an important ‘leg up’ to groups and organisations looking to benefit residents of Summerland Point, Gwandalan, Chain Valley Bay and Mannering Park,” Mr Hart said.

“There has been a diverse range of projects delivered from this program in past years and I look forward to seeing what innovative and interesting projects will be funded this year.”

Council is holding an online information session on Thursday 7 October 2021 (3pm to 4pm) for community groups and organisations to learn more about the application guidelines, eligibility, and process. Registration for the free information session is now open and essential as places are limited.

Grant applications open on Friday 1 October and close midnight Sunday 31 October 2021.

For more information on this year’s Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program search ‘chain valley funding’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au, or contact Council’s Community Grants team (call 4325 8861 or email grants@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au).

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