Buderim Foundation Community Grants

Donations to the Buderim Foundation are pooled and carefully invested and income from the investments is used to make grants available to not-for-profit community organisations that provide a service to residents in the Buderim Region.

Certain criteria apply and grants are awarded to projects that relate to eight areas of interest:
•  Protecting and preserving our natural environment

•  Assisting people in need to live healthy and fulfilling lives

•  Adding richness and diversity to local artistic and cultural endeavours

•  Increasing learning opportunities across all age groups

•  Celebrating and showcasing our heritage and local history

•  Encouraging and supporting those with sporting and other recreation interests

•  Strengthening the social fabric of the community

•  Supporting youth in our community.

Community grants were first awarded in 2008 and since then the Buderim Foundation has awarded a total of $940,031 to 105 community organisations supporting the Buderim Region.

More growth = more grants = more smiles!

FULL LIST OF 2024 BUDERIM FOUNDATION COMMUNITY GRANT RECIPIENTS:

(in alphabetical order)
• AEIOU Foundation – $9,480 for the provision of outdoor learning and play equipment for children with autism.
• Bloomhill Cancer Care – $1,854 for a custom information and brochure display.
• Buderim Historical Society – $1,975 for a defibrillator machine for community safety.
• Buderim Men’s Shed – $5,838 for Men’s Shed security upgrade.
• Buderim Theatre Company Incorporated (BATS) – $1,658 towards the purchase of a sewing machine and overlocker.
• Buderim Wanderers Football Club – $5,000 towards a motorised utility cart.
• BWMCA – $10,000 for a laser projector for the Buderim War Memorial Hall.
• Cittamani Hospice Service – $9,128 to replace technology used by their support nurses.
• Disabled Surfers Australia (SC Branch) – $7,071 for shade marquees for disabled surfers.
• Fusion Community Centre – $3,750 for a replacement printer/copier.
• LifeFlight Foundation – $6,036 for new safety equipment to support rescue helicopter crew.
• Lions Club of Buderim Inc – $1,233 for equipment for the Lions Den
• Magnolia Health – $3,000 towards operational costs for the Buderim Walk for Endo (Endometriosis).
• Maroochydore SES Support Association – $1,823 towards equipment for their Storm Damage Response Vehicle.
• Rotary Club of Buderim – $1,573 for a new cover for their barbecue trailer.
• RSL Care RDNS T/A Bolton Clarke – $10,000 for a Goodness Garden.
• Suncoast Gem & Fossicking Club – $3,553 for a Cabochon grinding and polishing machine.
• SLSQ Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter – $10,000 towards the upgrade of safety equipment to support patients & rescue crew.
• Sunshine Coast Concert Band – $3,637 towards a keyboard, Amp & accessories.
• Sunshine Coast Paddlesports Inc – $3,500 for a new motor for their dinghy.
• We Help Ourselves – $3,070 for new computers for Rehabilitation Program graduates.
• Wishlist Sunshine Coast Health Foundation – $7,085 for the Let’s Get Moving! Program.

Buderim Foundation Community Grant applications are NOW CLOSED for 2024.

The Grants Guidelines and Eligibility buttons below will provide a guide and more information if you believe you are eligible for a Buderim Foundation Community Grant in the 2025 round.

GRANTS GUIDELINES

The Application Guidelines will provide a guide and more information if you believe you are eligible for a Buderim Foundation Community Grant in the 2025 round.

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GRANTS ELIGIBILITY

See if you are eligible for a 2025 Buderim Foundation Community Grant. The application form is at the end of this eligibility form.

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GRANTS ACQUITTAL FORM

Previous community group grant recipients who need to submit their grant acquittal please do so here.

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