Case studies
Explore in more detail the projects of successful grant recipients
Caloundra CWA Branch
Grant type: Major Grant - Community Development
Project: Sew the CWA Way
Funded: $6,472 Beneficiaries: 40
Caloundra Off Road Cycling Association
Grant Type: Minor Grant - Community Facilities
Project: Sugarbag Mountain Bike Trails damage repair
Funded: $2,000 Beneficiaries: 1000
Coolum Men's Shed
Grant type: Major Grant - Community Facilities
Project: The construction of a light industrial shed to be the new home for the Coolum Men's Shed. Funding was for the second stage of the project, being the supply and installation of a metal shed.
Funded: $25,000 Beneficiaries: 65
Cycling Without Age
Grant type: Major Grant - Community Development
Project: Purchase trailer for accessible-trishaw.
Funded: $7,067 Beneficiaries: 770
Maleny Film Society
Grant type: Minor Grant - Cultural Development
Project: A series of planned activities to extend Maleny's Australian Film Festival program with the aim of increasing awareness and appreciation of cinematic art by the local community.
Funded: $1,200 Beneficiaries: 685
Mapleton Community Library
Grant type: Major Grant - Community Development
Project: Purchase of book display units to provide improved access for adult and children members. Installation of end panels to enhance the display of the general collection and construction of storage boxes for children's resources.
Funded: $3,000 Beneficiaries: 320
Maroochy Gunyah Group
Grant type: Minor Grant - Cultural Heritage
Project: A photographic exhibition of traditional indigenous dwellings of South East Queensland.
Funded: $2,000 Beneficiaries: 350
Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival
Grant type: Councillor Discretionary Funding
Project: Chair and fence hire for Cotton Tree Open Air Concert
Funded: $1,000 Beneficiaries: 250
Sunshine Coast Environment Council
Grant type: Major Grant - Community Events
Project: The 39th annual World Environment Day Festival held at Cotton Tree Park.
Funded: $12,000 Beneficiaries: 8,000
Sunshine Coast Reconciliation Group Incorporated
Grant Type: Major Grant - Community Development
Project: 'Our Shared History' Seminars.
Funded: $7,500 Beneficiaries: 300
Sunshine Coast Stand Up Paddle Club
Grant type: Major Grant - Sport, Recreation & Healthy Living
Project: The purchase of a custom built multiple-board trailer to transport up to 12 stand up paddle boards to various events.
Funded: $4,000 Beneficiaries: 105