Councillor Discretionary Funding

Last updated:
04 Jul 2022

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:

subject to available funding
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

Councillor Discretionary Funding Program Operational Guidelines[270KB]

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

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 should I consider when applying for funding?

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 2021/22

Below are the Notices of Allocation for 2020/21