Drop-in sessions help get you grant ready

Council’s next batch of grant support sessions are kicking off this week at local libraries. Find the right funding fit for your not-for-profit, community group and find out how to apply.

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Thinking about applying for a community grant?

Want to learn how to get grant funding for your next project, event or activity that benefits the community? Council wants to help!

Strong Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said Sunshine Coast Council’s next round of major funding for local, not-for-profit community groups was coming up in July.

“Council’s Grants Team is holding a series of support sessions starting from this week, so now is the time to get organised to apply,” Cr Law said.

“The grants program aims to acknowledge and strengthen the valuable contribution community groups and volunteers provide to our community.”

Where to start

If you and your community group haven’t applied for Council funding before and don’t know how to start, Council’s Grants Team runs drop-in Q&A sessions at local libraries, as well as grant writing workshops.

Those groups that have applied previously and missed out, are encouraged to reapply.

Reach out to Council’s Grants Team about your application and they will provide you with advice and feedback to strengthen your next application.

Are you eligible?

Funding is available for a range of local not-for-profit community groups. Whether you’re a community development organisation, creative arts group, heritage society, local community hall group, industry group, chamber network or sporting group, Council funds projects, activities and events that benefit our community.

Which grant fits best?

Knowing which grant or grant category you should apply for can be confusing. Council’s Grants Team can help you find the right grant funding fit for your project.

Drop-in support sessions

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Pop into one of our free 'drop-in' sessions before, or while the major grant round is open. No appointments necessary, first in, first helped.

Visit Council’s website for more details.

Date Time Location 
Thursday 5 June 2025 9am - 1pm Kawana Library, 30 Nanyima St, Buddina
Thursday 12 June 2025 9am - 1pm Nambour Library, Cnr Currie St &, Bury St, Nambour  
Thursday 19 June 2025 9am - 1pm Maroochydore Library, 44 Sixth Ave, Maroochydore 
Thursday 26 June 2025 9am - 1pm Kawana Library, 30 Nanyima St, Buddina  
Thursday 3 July 2025 9am - 1pm Nambour Library, Cnr Currie St &, Bury St, Nambour 
Thursday 10 July 2025 9am - 1pm Maroochydore Library, 44 Sixth Ave, Maroochydore 
Thursday 7 August 2025 9am - 1pm Kawana Library, 30 Nanyima St, Buddina
Thursday 14 August 2025 9am - 1pm Nambour Library, Cnr Currie St &, Bury St, Nambour  
Thursday 21 August 2025 9am - 1pm Maroochydore Library, 44 Sixth Ave, Maroochydore

Grant Workshops

At the opening of each Major Grant round, Council also runs a series of workshops to assist building capacity and skills in developing a sound grant application and to provide details of our grant programs. You can attend in person or via a webinar hosted with Microsoft Teams.

Stay in the know

To receive information about upcoming grants and funding opportunities, and for details of our free Council Grant Writing Workshops or Webinars, sign up to our Grants and Funding eNews.

Can’t get to a drop-in session or workshop? Please contact Council’s Grants Team via email at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

Many organisations offer grants including government departments, corporations, foundations and trusts. To access the free Sunshine Coast Funding Finder, check out our other funding opportunities page.

 
 

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