Sunshine Coast Beach Volleyball competition secures funding boost

The Sunshine Coast Beach Volleyball competition held at Mooloolaba Beach has secured a much-needed funding boost to help attract crowds and strengthen the local economy.

The $5500 grant will help the club hire essential items including seating, lights, tents, crowd control barriers, tables, chairs, PA system, security and bins.

Sunshine Coast Beach Volleyball is one of 112 community groups sharing in more than $615,000 which will be used to bring a variety of events, projects and programs to life.

Sunshine Coast Beach Volleyball Program Director Peter (Chico) Jones noted “this grant funding support enables us to continue our Friday Night Lights program in 2025, enhancing community engagement and promoting an active, healthy lifestyle across the region.

“With Council's backing, we can make Friday nights something the community looks forward to.

“It’s not just about the sport, it’s about building a vibrant community that we’re proud to be a part of."

Sunshine Coast Council Strong Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said this round of major grant funding attracted a record-breaking number of applicants.

Law advised “this latest round of funding was competitive, with 170 applications from throughout the region applying for up to $15,000 for community group projects and $30,000 for infrastructure projects..

“This was a record number of applications for a major grant round.

“We really appreciate everyone taking the time to apply and congratulate those who were successful.

“And for those groups that missed out this time, I encourage them to apply again in the future.”

Fellow Strong Community Portfolio Councillor Taylor Bunnag said Council was committed to supporting the valuable contribution of our region’s community groups and their dedicated volunteers by offering a range of grants and funding opportunities.

Cr Bunnag said he looked forward to seeing what the groups achieved with their acquired funding and added “from vital infrastructure improvements to building social connections, supporting the local economy, fostering creativity and enhancing health and wellbeing, the footprints of our local not-for-profit organisations are vast."