Community groups and not-for-profit organisations in Chain Valley Bay, Gwandalan, Mannering Park and Summerland Point are encouraged to apply for up to $30,000 in funding through the Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program, now\u00a0open for applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This annual program is a joint initiative between Central Coast Council, Delta Pty Ltd and local communities, aimed at supporting projects that enhance community infrastructure and services in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Central Coast Acting Mayor, Doug Eaton OAM highlighted the program\u2019s role in empowering locals to bring meaningful improvements to their community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLast year, almost $44,000 was allocated in funding to eight projects,\u201d Acting Mayor Eaton said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAmong these was the Mannering Park Community Garden, which has grown into a vibrant hub for fresh produce and neighbourly connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOther funded projects included School Sailing at Mannering Park, Ride to Success, solar jetty lights for increased safety, Teddy\u2019s Bear Picnic, community noticeboards and other community events.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Delta Company Secretary, Steve Gurney said the Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program is part of Delta\u2019s ongoing commitment to supporting Mannering Park and surrounding communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDelta has a long-standing relationship with our local community. We\u2019re proud to support grassroots initiatives that bring great ideas to life and create lasting, positive impact for the people who live and work in these communities,\u201d Mr Gurney said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local groups in Chain Valley Bay, Gwandalan, Mannering Park and Summerland Point are encouraged to apply and get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applications are open until Sunday 14 September 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For information on grant guidelines and how to apply, search ‘Chain Valley Colliery Funding Program’<\/a> at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Community groups and not-for-profit organisations in Chain Valley Bay, Gwandalan, Mannering Park and Summerland Point are encouraged to apply for up to $30,000 in funding through the Chain Valley Colliery…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9314,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sync_status":"none","episode_type":"audio","audio_file":"","castos_file_data":"","podmotor_file_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[109],"tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-9313","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-events"],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/chain-valley.jpg","episode_player_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/wp-content\/plugins\/seriously-simple-podcasting\/assets\/images\/no-album-art.png","download_link":"","player_link":"","audio_player":false,"episode_data":{"playerMode":"dark","subscribeUrls":{"apple_podcasts":{"key":"apple_podcasts","url":"","label":"Apple Podcasts","class":"apple_podcasts","icon":"apple-podcasts.png"},"stitcher":{"key":"stitcher","url":"","label":"Stitcher","class":"stitcher","icon":"stitcher.png"},"google_podcasts":{"key":"google_podcasts","url":"","label":"Google Podcasts","class":"google_podcasts","icon":"google-podcasts.png"},"spotify":{"key":"spotify","url":"","label":"Spotify","class":"spotify","icon":"spotify.png"}},"rssFeedUrl":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/feed\/podcast\/default-podcast","embedCode":"Chain Valley Colliery Funding Now Open for Community Projects!<\/a><\/blockquote>