- Last updated:
- 19 Jan 2023
This program allows funds to be allocated at the councillor's discretion to not-for-profit community organisations for community purposes. The prescribed amount for Councillor Discretionary Funds for the 2022/23 financial year is $257,334, which equates to $23,394 for each Councillor. This amount has been budgeted for Councillors to allocate for community purposes through the Councillor Discretionary Funding Program.
Applications to the Councillor Discretionary Funding Program are:
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subject to available funding
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submitted to the councillor/s for the area where the project will have the most benefit
- submitted to the Mayor if the project has broader benefits across the Sunshine Coast
Information on eligibility, priorities and assessment criteria
When is funding available
- Applications are open all year, but close for a few weeks at the end of each financial year for end of year processing.
What funding is available
- Funds remaining as at 31 December 2022[181KB]
- Cr Discretionary Funding Availability Notice 2022-23[112KB]
How to apply
- Discuss your project with your local councillor's support officer. (Not sure which division you're in? Find out on the Electoral Commission of Queensland website.)
- Applications must be submitted online. A link will be forwarded by the councillor's support officer.
- Applications must be submitted before starting the project.
What else to consider when applying for funding
- Acknowledging council, acquitting your grant, auspicing
- Previous successful applicants
- Help and resources
Contacts
For any queries please contact the Community Connections and Partnerships Team on (07) 5420 8616 or grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
Allocation Notices
Below are the Notices of Allocation for 2022/23
- Division 1 Cr Baberowski
- Division 2 Cr Landsberg
- Division 3 Cr Cox
- Division 4 Cr Natoli
- Division 5 Cr Johnston
- Division 6 Cr Dickson
- Division 7 Cr Hungerford
- Division 8 Cr O’Pray
- Division 9 Cr Suarez
- Division 10 Cr Law
- Mayor Jamieson
Below are the Notices of Allocation for 2021/22
- Division 1 Cr Baberowski
- Division 2 Cr Landsberg
- Division 3 Cr Cox
- Division 4 Cr Natoli
- Division 5 Cr Johnston
- Division 6 Cr Dickson
- Division 7 Cr Hungerford
- Division 8 Cr O’Pray
- Division 9 Cr Suarez
- Division 10 Cr Law
- Mayor Jamieson