SunSmart Shade Creation Initiative – Permanent Shade
Shade helps protect children from skin cancer and the sun by reducing UVR exposure by up to 75%.
To address this, Cancer Council Queensland and the Queensland Government are working in partnership to deliver the SunSmart Shade Creation Initiative.
In 2023, not-for-profit organisations on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland who cater to children 0 – 18 years, can apply for up to 100% of funding to a maximum of $25,000 to purchase permanent, hard roof fixed shade structures.
Check the map below to see if you are in the Sunshine Coast Queensland region:
Eligible organisations include state primary and secondary schools, junior sporting clubs and community childcare facilities.
If your organisation is eligible, we encourage you to apply.
Important dates
| Applications Open | Monday October 2, 2023 |
| Closing date | 4pm Monday 20 November 2023 |
| Successful recipients notified | Early 2024 |
| All projects completed | June 2024 |
More information
If you have any questions about the SunSmart Shade Creation Initiative, please email sunsmartapplications@cancerqld.org.au or call Cancer Council Queensland on 13 11 20.
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