This program is open once a year. The program opens 11 August 2025 and closes 14 September 2025.
The Chain Valley Colliery Funding program has been established as a joint initiative between Central Coast Council, Delta Pty Ltd (formerly Lake Coal Pty Ltd) and the communities of Chain Valley Bay, Gwandalan, Mannering Park and Summerland Point to provide funding for not-for-profit organisations to deliver projects that improve community infrastructure and services.
Funding of up to $30,000 per project is available.
This program is time limited and covers activities that are able to be completed within an eighteen (18) month timeframe from the date of funding.
Key dates
Applications are scheduled for final decision at a Council Meeting approximately 3 months after the application deadline. Council timelines may alter due to the volume of applications/and or Council meeting agendas.
Applications
Applications open 11 August 2025 and close 14 September 2025
Complete the online application form on the SmartyGrants platform. Applications are available to preview and download via the apply now link prior to round opening 11 August 2025.
Information sessions:
Council is running two information sessions for community members to be guided on the Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program with information on guidelines, eligibility, application process and timeframes.
- Online session: 2-3.30pm, Thursday 24 July 2025
- In-person session: 10-11.30am, Wednesday 30 July 2025, Mannering Park Community Hall
Helpful documents
Please read the Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program guidelines for additional information, including criteria, eligibility and program objectives.
More information
For more information, please contact our Community Grants team on 4325 8861 or email grants@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au