The Recreation Trails Partnership Program provides funding for community organisations who contribute to the development, maintenance, and activation of publicly accessible trails and associated nature based recreation infrastructure.

This program provides up to three-years funding towards operational expenses for community organisations. These organisations operations or services contribute to the development, maintenance and activation of publicly accessible trails and associated nature based recreation infrastructure within the Sunshine Coast.

Expressions of Interest open 14 July 2025 and close 12 May 2025.

Funding up to $15,000 may be available per year.

Who can apply?

Community organisations who meet all of the following criteria: 

• are incorporated, or are an Australian Public Company-Limited by Guarantee 
• operate within the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area or are able to demonstrate that the program will benefit residents and the environment of the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area 
• are willing to participate with council in defining, through the EOI period, mutually agreed partnership deliverables, measures and reporting requirements 
• have appropriate insurance and adhere to sound Workplace Health and Safety practices 
• are able to demonstrate viability 
• are working towards becoming self-sufficient 
• have no debt to Council, or have entered into scheduled payment arrangements with council which are being adhered to, and/or have met acquittal conditions for previous Council grants

Who cannot apply?

• Government agencies or departments of local, state or federal government 
• Educational, religious or medical organisations, where the application is for the organisation’s core business 
• Businesses 
• Individuals 
• Organisations where the application is connected to political activities

• Phone: 07 5420 8616
• Email: grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au