Does your not-for-profit community group need help funding a project, event or activity? Perhaps you’re running a creative or community workshop, need to update your equipment or attend a seminar. Apply now for grants of up to $2000 through Sunshine Coast Council’s Minor Community Grants Program. One recent beneficiary was the Australian Pensioners and Superannuants […]
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Council grant onboard for Maroochydore safety rescue outboard
Safety on the water is top priority for the Maroochy Sailing Club and that prerogative remains firmly afloat thanks to Sunshine Coast Council. Division 8 Councillor Jason O’Pray said he recently granted the club $1500 towards the purchase of a new outboard motor for one of its safety rescue boats. “The money for this new […]
Last chance to apply for community grants funding
This is the final call advising the Sunshine Coast Council’s Community Grants and Environment Levy Grants Programs are closing on Monday, September 15 at 5pm, leaving only one week for groups to submit their applications. If you’re a not-for-profit community group with a project that demonstrates significant community need and benefit, you may be eligible […]
Environment Levy supports 24 community groups
Council endorsed a new Environment Levy Partnerships Program at its Ordinary Meeting today that will deliver more than half a million dollars to 24 environmentally focussed community groups. Environment Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said the program provides up to three years funding to community groups whose operations or services contribute to the Sunshine Coast environment. […]
$800,000 in grants now available for Sunshine Coast Community
Did you know your organisation, event, activity or program may be eligible for funding through one of Sunshine Coast Council’s three diverse grant funding programs which are all now open for application?. Community Programs Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said council is this month raising awareness about the wide-range of grant opportunities available that could provide […]
Environment grants to benefit butterfly
The Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Andrew Powell has congratulated the Australian Trust for Conservation Volunteers in a major effort to protect the endangered Richmond Birdwing butterfly habitat on the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Mr Powell said the Newman Government had provided the Conservation Volunteers with $200,000 over the last two years under the Everyone’s Environment grants program to […]
Funding available for diverse range of art projects
Calling on all professional and up-and-coming Sunshine Coast actors, producers, musicians and artists. Are you interested in applying for a Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grant to help with your artistic venture that will benefit the Sunshine Coast? Then make sure you apply in the latest RADF round – open from 16 January to 1 […]
State funding boost for Glass House community groups
Glass House’s Eudlo State School and Palmwoods Kindergarten Association are among those who were successful under the latest round of State Government community funding. It’s part of millions of dollars provided across Queensland through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund. Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP, said the […]
State funding boost for Maroochydore community groups
Maroochydore’s Suncare Community Service and the Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club are among those who were successful under the latest round of State Government community funding. It’s part of millions of dollars provided across Queensland through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the […]
Christmas comes early for St John Ambulance Caloundra
Dedicated volunteers from St John Ambulance Caloundra have received an early Christmas present in the form of a new Toyota Hilux thanks to a State Government grant. It comes after the local division of the first aid organisation successfully received more than $30,000 in a grant from Round 77 of the State Government’s Gambling Community […]