Minor Grants support community organisations to deliver one-off projects, events and activities that align with council’s strategic priorities and demonstrate a community purpose.

Applications for Minor grants can be made under one of the following categories:

Please follow the links for the specific application form. Applicants can submit only one grant application per round. 

• Community Development application form
• Community Facilities application form
• Creative Development application form
• Cultural Heritage application form
• Economic Development application form
• Sport and Recreation application form

Funding of up to $3,000 is available. 

Eligibility Criteria

Who can apply?

Not-for-profit community organisations that meet all of the following:

• are a legal entity with not-for-profit status or are registered with the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission (ACNC)
• operate within the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area or can demonstrate the project or program will benefit residents of the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area 
• have appropriate insurance and adhere to sound workplace health and safety practices
• are able to demonstrate viability
• have no debt to council, or have entered into scheduled payment arrangements with council, which are being met 
• have met acquittal conditions for previous council grants.

If a community organisation is not a legal not-for-profit entity or recognised by the Australian Taxation Office as a not-for-profit type, the application must be auspiced and administered by such a group.

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