Grant recipient stories

Hear stories from past recipients on how the Community Grants Program has helped them to achieve their goals.

  • Community Development

    Community Development

    Creating a hub for people to preserve and enhance community spirit - Palmwoods Memorial Hall Association

    Community Development Grants

    [YouTube: 1 minute 38 seconds]

  • Community Events

    Community Events

    Celebrating and acknowledging the valuable contributions of older people - 17th Annual Seniors Week Amateur Walk, Australian Pensioner and Superannuants League Caloundra

    Community Events Grants

    [YouTube: 1 minute 25 seconds]

  • Community Facilities

    Community Facilities

    Finding a permanent home that connects and engages the community - Coolum Men's Shed

    Community Facilities Grants

    [YouTube: 2 minutes 34 seconds]

  • Community Partnership Funding Program

    Community Partnership Funding Program

    Contributing towards operational funding for well-established not-for-profit groups that provide key facilities or services to local communities over a three year cycle.  See the outcomes from 2018-2021.

    Community Partnership Funding Program

    [YouTube: 1 minute 47 seconds]

  • Cultural Development

    Cultural Development

    Fostering opportunities for creative industries - The Old Ambulance Station, Sunshine Coast Arts Industry Precinct

    Cultural Development grants

    [YouTube: 1 minute 49 seconds]

  • Cultural Heritage

    Cultural Heritage

    Looking forward to the future while maintaining the past - Friends of the Caloundra Lighthouses

    Cultural Heritage Grants

    [YouTube: 1 minute 12 seconds]

  • Economic Development

    Economic Development

    Bringing together business and the community of Montville and surrounds - Montville Chamber of Commerce

    Economic Development Grants

    [YouTube: 1 minute 31 seconds]

  • Sport, Recreation and Healthy Living

    Sport, Recreation and Healthy Living

    Creating active and healthy communities through sport and recreation - Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Association

    Sport and recreation grants

    [YouTube: 2 minutes 5 seconds]

  • Sports Field Maintenance Funding Program

    Sports Field Maintenance Funding Program

    Partnering with sporting organisations to maintain competition quality sports fields - Bli Bli United Football Club, Caloundra Little Athletics and Coolum Cricket Club.

    Sports Field Maintenance Funding Program

    [YouTube: 9 minutes 47 seconds]