Sunshine Coast Council Major grants program now open

Valuable funding opportunities up to $30,000 for community organisations and groups to bring their initiatives to life are now available through Sunshine Coast Council’s Major Grants program.

Valuable funding opportunities up to $30,000 for community organisations and groups to bring their initiatives to life are now available through Sunshine Coast Council’s Major Grants program.

Council’s Major Grants program aimed to support projects that enhanced the region's cultural, sporting, environmental and community wellbeing.

The program reflects Council's commitment to fostering community development and empowering local organisations to make a positive impact on the Sunshine Coast.

By providing financial assistance, Council seeks to enable local not-for-profit groups to deliver innovative projects that enhance the community and welcomes diverse applications from a wide range of sectors and interests.

Major Grant applications can be submitted in one of six categories:

• community development

• community facilities

• creative development

• cultural heritage

• economic development

The Sunshine Coast Waste Strategy 2023 has been developed to align with Commonwealth, State and SEQ Region policies and plans.

• sports and recreation.

To support interested applicants, Council will host grant writing workshops at various times between July 25 and August 3.

At these sessions, Council Grants Officers will provide valuable insights into the application process, offer guidance on writing a compelling grant proposal and answer any queries that potential applicants may have.

Community groups are encouraged to attend these sessions to maximise their chances of securing funding.”

Visit Council’s website to apply or to find more information on grant writing workshops.

Eligible not-for-profit organisations can apply now for up to $15,000 towards one-off projects, events and activities that meet community need and provide community benefit.

Grants of up to $30,000 are also available towards infrastructure projects that involve developing, maintaining or improving buildings or land that contribute to providing a safe, accessible and inclusive community facility.

Environment Levy Grants of up to $5000 are available to not-for-profit community organisations for projects that make a positive and ongoing contribution to the region's biodiversity and waterways.

The strategy is to create Australia’s most sustainable region – Healthy - Smart - Creative. The strategy focuses on the provision of sustainable, well-planned infrastructure and services. To have your say visit the web site below: https://haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/sunshine-coast-waste-strategy-2023/ sunshine-coast-waste-strategy-survey

You can tune into the meeting live by visiting Council’s website at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrAop7lu5Q4 https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News