Councillor Discretionary Funding

The prescribed amount for Councillor Discretionary Funds for the 2025/26 financial year is $276,540, which equates to $25,140 for each councillor. This amount has been budgeted for councillors to allocate for community purposes through the 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 (PDF, 153KB)
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 30 April 2026 (PDF, 170KB)

_{Please note the amount of funding available may not reflect the funds committed by councillors, particularly where applications are still pending.}

Cr Discretionary Funding Availability Notice 2025-26 (PDF, 136KB)

How to apply

Discuss your project with your local councillor's liaison 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 liaison officer.
Applications must be submitted before starting the project.