Grant announced for PCYC

Umina Police and Community Youth Club is to receive a grant from a new major philanthropic initiative which will provide up to $1 million a year to help community groups on the Central Coast.

The first round of funding worth $250,000 was announced by Premier Mr Bob Carr.

The Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation will use a pool of $20 million to generate up to $1 million a year to help fund community projects.

The grants from the foundation will be used to help fund projects such as community health, education, youth and environmental initiatives.

Press release, August 12 Bob Carr, NSW Premier