Councillor Discretionary Funding

Last updated:
30 Jul 2020

This program allows funds to be allocated at the councillor's discretion to not-for-profit organisations for community purposes. The total amount prescribed as Councillor Discretionary Funds for the 2020/21 financial year is $244,871, which equates to $22,261 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 can be submitted all year round, but will be closed for two weeks in June/July to allow for end of year financial processing and preparation for the new financial year.
Applications for the 2020/21 financial year close at midnight on 23 June 2021

What funding is available

Availability Notice Poster[159KB]

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 2020/21