Council offers grants of up to $50,000
Community groups and other local organisations have until August 26 to apply for grants of up to $50,000 from the NSW Government's Stronger Communities Fund.
Council will hold an information session at the Umina Surf Life Saving Club to provide groups with details of the funding program and how to apply.
The session will take place between 1:30pm and 3:30pm on July 28.
A total of $1 million has been earmarked for community group grants over the next three years for the entire Central Coast, as part of the $10 million provided to the newly-formed Central Coast Council under the Stronger Communities Fund.
Eligible groups and organisations can apply for the first round of grants until Friday, August 26.
The administrator of Central Coast Council, Mr Ian Reynolds, said the grant program was a chance for council to work directly and collaboratively with the community.
"This funding will play a vital role in helping local groups deliver much-needed community-orientated projects and initiatives that enhance Central Coast residents' lives," Mr Reynolds said.
"We value the major contribution made by the many sporting, cultural, environment and other groups to ensure our community is a vibrant, socially inclusive and modern place for residents and visitors," he said.
"I'm looking forward to seeing as many community development projects as possible come to fruition, whether it be buying new equipment or giving a facility a facelift."
Funding guidelines, application forms and eligibility details are available on the council's website.
"Successful applications will deliver social, cultural, economic or environmental benefits for our community," Mr Reynolds said.
"Applicants must have a clear project objective, demonstrate a capacity to manage funds and deliver the project, and show the benefit their project will have for the community.
"A Stronger Communities Fund Assessment Panel will be set up to assess and recommend projects for funding."
Media release, 18 Jul 2016
Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council