Central Coast Council is offering community groups and not-for profit organisations up to $30,000 in funding for community projects in the suburbs of Summerland Point, Gwandalan, Chain Valley Bay and Mannering Park.

Council Unit Manager Community Partnerships, Glenn Cannard said the funding is available through a joint initiative between Council and Delta Coal Pty Ltd.

“Since 2013, the Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program has provided funding to a range of local residents and organisations to improve and enhance the local community,” Mr Cannard said. 

“Past projects to receive funding include Gwandalan Lions Carols by the Lake, a Boat Ramp Landing Deck at Chain Valley Bay, bench seats on pathways and foreshore at Chain Valley Bay, roof covers over picnic tables and seats at Chain Valley Bay, a box trailer for Manno Men’s Shed and community fire education.

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

Grant applications open on Monday 19 August and close on Friday 13 September 2018.

Council are holding information sessions on:

• Monday 19 August, 5-6.30pm Mannering Park Community Hall
• Wednesday 21 August, 2-3.30pm Chain Valley Bay Community Hall

Chain Valley Colliery/Delta Coal Community Fund guidelines and applications are available at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/funding. For more information email community.grants@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or phone 4350 5360.