Grants and funding
Council is committed to partnering with the community to support initiatives that help make our region the natural choice to live, work and play.
Through the Community Assistance Grants (CAG) program, and the Regional Development Arts Fund (RADF) program, Council provides financial assistance to eligible community organisations and individuals to deliver projects which respond to identified priorities, community needs and opportunities.
Community Assistance Grants (CAG) Program
Round 2 open now! To apply click here.
Key Dates for 2019/20
| Funding round | Applications open | Applications close | Outcome advised | Project delivery timeframe (one year) |
| Round 1 | CLOSED | CLOSED | by 24 October 2019 | 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020 |
| Round 2 | 3 February 2020 | 16 March 2020 | by 30 April 2020 (subject to Council meeting dates following local government election) | 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 |
Click here to find out more or apply for a Community Assistance Grant
Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Program
When to apply
| Funding round | Applications open | Applications close | Outcome advised | Project delivery timeframe |
| Round 1 | 2 September 2019 | 30 September 2019 | 29 November 2019 | Projects must be completed by 1 September 2020 |
| Round 2 | 2 March 2020 | 20 March 2020 | 29 May 2020 | Projects must be completed by 1 March 2021 |
| Quick Response Grants | Quick response grants are currently unavailable | Projects must start immediately | ||
Click here to find out more or apply for a Regional Arts Development Fund Grant
Other funding opportunities
- Arts Queensland Funding
- Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS)
- Queensland Government Grants Finder
- Sunshine Coast Council Community Grants Program Guidelines
- Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
Other grant programs and funding opportunities are regularly listed in our Community Info Share Newsletter.