{"id":8518,"date":"2024-12-20T00:39:43","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T13:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/?p=8518"},"modified":"2024-12-20T00:39:45","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T13:39:45","slug":"central-coast-council-community-grants-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/central-coast-council-community-grants-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Coast Council Awards $546,000 in Community Grants to Local Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Central Coast Council has awarded funding to 42 local community groups, non-profit organisations and businesses through the annual Community Grants Program to support projects that positively impact the Central Coast community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Community Grants Program provides eligible applicants from the Community Development and Community Events and Place Activation Grant Programs with up to $20,000 in funding to deliver quality programs, events and projects within 18 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said the grant programs build connections and celebrate our local community with programs, events and activities that align with the Community Strategic Plan and the theme of Belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCouncil continues to work with local community organisations to connect people and create local solutions and initiatives that enrich our neighbourhoods and create a tapestry of shared experiences and social cohesion,\u201d Ms Smith said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOn Tuesday 10 December, an afternoon tea was held at Council\u2019s function rooms to recognise successful grant applicants of the Community Development Grant Program and Community Events and Place Activation Grant Program and provide the opportunity for recipients to engage with each other.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Mayor Lawrie McKinna said the Community Grant Programs assist the community to implement exciting activities that activate town centres, foreshores, lakes and open spaces for families, visitors and the wider region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFunding from the Community Grants Program is essential for sustainable community development, which will enhance the quality of life of our residents and benefit future generations,\u201d Mr McKinna said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Community Development Grant Program received 50 applications this year, with 23 recommended for funding totalling $261,077. The Community Events and Place Activation Grant Program received 34 applications with 19 recommended for funding totalling $285,175.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Development Grant Program 2024-25 recipients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Kincumber-Avoca Cricket Club Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The Skill Engineer Limited<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The Fathers Table Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Shine for kids<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Art-Full Women Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Diamond Women Limited<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Camp Breakaway Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Central Coast Emergency Accommodation Services Limited<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, New South Wales<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. The Men’s Table Limited<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Happiness Habits Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Road Safety Education Limited<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Lisarow Ourimbah Cricket Club Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Kincumber and District Neighbourhood Centre Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Toukley and Districts Art Society Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. Woy Woy Football Club Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  19. Narara Valley Baptist Church<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  20. SparkCC Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  21. St Vincent de Paul Society NSW<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  22. Wyong District Cricket Club Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  23. A Splash of Colour Swimming Incorporated<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Community Events & Place Activation Grant Program 2024-25 recipients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Umina Community Group Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Davistown Putt Putt Regatta & Wooden Boat Festival Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Girrakool Blues Foundation Limited<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Words on the Waves<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Fun Haus Factory Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Joanne Giles T\/A Browse Events<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Gosford Race Club Limited<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. Central Coast Conservatorium of Music Limited<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    10. Terrigal Trotters Club Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    11. Wyong Golf Club Limited<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    12. Sport Central Coast<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    13. 5 Lands Walk Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    14. Gosford Sister City Association Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    15. Central Coast Music and Arts Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    16. Wyong Race Club Limited<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    17. Central Coast Kids Day Out Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    18. Vegan NSW Incorporated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    19. Curtain Bounce Incorporated<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Applications for the Community Grants Program will open again in June 2025, applicants are advised to discuss their proposal with Council\u2019s Grants Officers prior to submission.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      For more information, search \u2018Community Development Grants Program<\/strong><\/a>\u2019 at centralcoast.nsw.gov<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      To view Council meeting reports and minutes from November 2024 with detailed application assessments, search \u2018Council meetings<\/strong><\/a>\u2019 at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Central Coast Council has awarded funding to 42 local community groups, non-profit organisations and businesses through the annual Community Grants Program to support projects that positively impact the Central Coast…","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8519,"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":"","episode_type":"audio","audio_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","filesize_raw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-8518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-events"],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/grant-funding.jpg","episode_player_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/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\/onthecoastover55\/feed\/podcast\/coffee-with-a-coastie","embedCode":"

      Central Coast Council Awards $546,000 in Community Grants to Local Groups<\/a><\/blockquote>