Stockland Aura Community Grants Program will soon launch for 2024
Local community groups in the Caloundra South and surrounding region will have the opportunity to apply for funding to support the delivery of their projects and services with this year’s Stockland Aura Community Grants Program.
The program, which opens for applications on 20 September 2024, has been established in conjunction with Sunshine Coast Council to provide financial support for local community groups.
The Stockland Aura Community Grants Program encourages community groups and organisations to apply for one-off funding for projects, activities and services that positively contribute to the community; support, grow and build the capacity of local people; provide opportunities for people to come together and embrace sustainability principles in all aspects of project delivery.
The available grants fall into three funding categories, with grants of $1,000 up to $5,000, $5,000 up to $10,000 and $10,000 up to $50,000 on offer.
Stockland Project Director Josh Sondergeld said Stockland is delighted to once again announce its community grants program to support local organisations on the Sunshine Coast.
“Stockland Aura’s grant funding program is an opportunity for us to support passionate community organisations that are driving real change on the Sunshine Coast,” Mr Sondergeld said.
“In previous rounds of this program we have supported a diverse range of groups making a difference in the community, including those protecting our local environment, clubs looking to extend their programs, organisations helping to support the homeless, local community associations and charities supporting kids and teens.
“Previous grant recipients have included Baringa Football Club, Bamboo Projects Education Limited, Gateway Care Limited, Salty Souls Legacy and Kairos Community College, just to name a few,” Mr Sondergeld added.
Funding is available to community associations, not-for-profit and charitable organisations and social enterprises. Eligible organisations may include community interest groups, community associations, Chambers of Commerce, surf lifesaving clubs, sporting clubs and recreational groups.
Applications for the Stockland Aura Community Grants Program open on 20 September with applications to be submitted via an online application process by 5pm AEST on 1 November. Access the online application form here.
For any enquiries in relation to the Aura Community Grants Program, contact Aura’s Community Development Manager, Charlotte at auracommunity@stockland.com.au.
More information on the Aura community can be found here.
About Aura
Aura is Australia’s largest masterplanned community and is currently home to more than 10,000 residents. On completion, Aura will have over 200 kilometres of walking paths and cycling veloways, connecting the community and encouraging residents to live active and healthy lifestyles. It will also feature its own Central Park, a 120-hectare regional park, 10 sporting grounds as well as parks and playgrounds within 400m walking distance of every home, linking residential areas to local employment precincts, schools, the city centre and local neighbourhood retail centres.