Individual Development Grants are available to support Sunshine Coast Local Government Area residents who are performing, competing or presenting at national or international competitions, conferences or events.

Individual Development Grants are available to support Sunshine Coast Local Government Area residents who are performing, competing or presenting at national or international competitions, conferences or events (eg sport, arts, cultural, community, heritage, economic and environment).

Funding available

• Individuals can apply for up to $500 for their events.
• Groups or teams attending the same event can apply for a group total of up to $2000.

Applications can be submitted all year round and are assessed every two months.

Who can apply?

Individuals who meet all of the following criteria:

• have been a permanent resident in the Sunshine Coast local government area for at least the preceding 12 months
• are representing the region by performing, competing or presenting at national or international competitions, conferences or events
• have met acquittal conditions for previous council funding.

In addition to the above, applicants for sporting events must be:

• competing in official national and international championships, recognised by a National Sporting Organisation (NSO) that is endorsed by the Australian Sports Commission
• selected for an official Queensland or Australian team, endorsed by the relevant National Sporting Organisation (NSO).

For non-sporting applications

• the assessment panel will confirm the status of the selecting body.
• individuals are eligible to receive funding for one national and one international competition, conference or event per calendar year only.

Note: Activities that have already begun prior to a grant application being submitted are not eligible for Individual Development Grant funding. 

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