Information about grants

An information session on Gosford Council's Community and Cultural Development Grants will be held at Umina oval on Monday, March 19, from 10am until 12pm.

The session will be held at the Peninsula Recreation Precinct and will serve as a forum where Council officers can further explain the grants process and answer any questions applicants may have.

A drop in session will also be held at Woy Woy Library on Thursday, April 19, from 1pm until 5pm.

The grants, which open Monday, March 19, are provided to non-profit community organisations to support and encourage individuals and groups to join together to create a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive community.

Gosford Council's manager of community and cultural development Ms Sue Verhoek said that the grants could provide groups with greater options for their community projects.

"The grants can help be the basis for the creation of a new community event or program.

"Many community run events and programs we know and love have previously received grant funding including the Ettalong Beach Festival, Kariong Festival and Woytopia.

"Last year 31 projects across the Gosford LGA received funding including Keep it Simple Spencer, a series of workshops where local children learnt how to make chutneys, jams, lemon butter and Christmas treats.

"Funding is open until Friday 11 May and Council Officers are always available to help community groups through the application process," said Ms Verhoek.

The following drop-in sessions are also available if applicants would like one-on-one assistance with developing your project or completing the online application form:

There is approximately $200,000 available under Council's 2012 Community and Cultural Development Grants Program.

Applicants must be not-for-profit incorporated community organisations that operate in or provide services within the Gosford LGA.

Media Release, 13 Mar 2012 Sue Verhoek, Gosford Council