Sunshine Coast Regional Council

Minor Grants Community Facilities October 2025

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Eligibility

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Applicant Eligibility

Before you start this application, it is important to read the Community Grant Program Guidelines. The Smartygrants FAQ page may also answer some of your questions about using Smartygrants.

Please ensure your organisation name is the same as the name on your ABN Lookup (on p.5)
Are you a legal not-for-profit entity as defined by the ATO? Please choose which one. * Required
Response required.
Clear the selected value for Are you a legal not-for-profit entity as defined by the ATO? Please choose which one.
If you are a Co-op or Trust, please upload your constitution/governing documents
Attach a file: Select stored file

    Are you filling in the correct form?

    It is important that your application is assessed under the correct category or you may not be successful.

    Is your project for the development, maintenance or improvement of land or buildings/permanent fixtures? * Required
    Response required.
    Clear the selected value for Is your project for the development, maintenance or improvement of land or buildings/permanent fixtures?
    Does you organisation have any overdue acquittals? * Required
    Response required.
    Clear the selected value for Does you organisation have any overdue acquittals?
    Have you attended a Grants Writing Workshop before? * Required
    Response required.
    Grants Writing Workshops are held at the beginning of every major grants round. If you haven't attended a workshop before we encourage you to register for one next time.

    Is your project eligible?

     

    *** Please note that the development of privately-owned facilities is not eligible for funding. ***

    Land/Property Tenure

    If your organisation is not the owner of the land/building where your project is to take place, you must provide a letter/email from the owner showing their support for the project and evidence of your current tenure.

    Who owns the land where the project is to take place? * Required
    Response required.
    Clear the selected value for Who owns the land where the project is to take place?
    • Note: Works done on land owned by a private individual or business are not eligible for funding

    Other Ownership

    If you cannot say who owns the property, your application may be ineligible

    Project Alignment with the Community Facilities Category

    This form is to be used for Community Facilities Category applications only.

    This category supports projects that develop, maintain or improve buildings or land, ensuring safe, accessible and inclusive community facilities.

    Choose this category if your project involves planning or undertaking work on buildings or land. Examples include but are not limited to:

    • facility improvements (such as extensions, renovations, accessibility ramps, amenities)
    • facility repairs and maintenance (such as painting, guttering, window replacement)
    • permanent installations (such as solar panels, air conditioning, signage)
    • new infrastructure (such as sheds, shade, fences)
    • land improvements (such as drainage, irrigation, landscaping
    • costs associated with planning of projects for permanent works.

    NOTE: Well developed projects that are ready to be delivered and have secured co-funding (if required) are highly regarded. See co-funding section of the Community Grants Guidelines for further details.

     

    All of these Community Facilities priorities much be achieved:

    1. Provide well maintained and accessible community facilities that enable opportunities for community connection

    2. Adhere to principles of access, equity and inclusion

    3. Help manage identified risks

    4. Comply with Australian Standards

    5. Minimise environmental impact - Reuse, Reduce, Recycle - and follow the seven principles of sustainable construction - sustainable design, durability, energy efficiency, waste reduction, indoor air quality, water conservation, sustainable building materials

    6. Have a current maintenance schedule

    My project meets all of the Community Facilities priorities above * Required
    Response required.
     

    IMPORTANT: If you are having difficulty aligning your project with the above priorities you may be in the wrong category. Please contact a Grants Officer on 5420 8616.