Find out about our 2023 program

Manningham Council’s annual Community Grant Program is now open for applications!

If you are a not-for-profit group or organisation with a great new project idea for our community, you could be eligible to apply.

There are two kinds of grants you can apply for:

Annual community grants

We offer annual grants between $3,001 and $20,000 across three funding streams: community development, arts, and festivals and events. Applications close at 5.00pm, Tuesday 14 March.

Small grants

Small grants of up to $3,000 for community strengthening and up to $1500 for equipment purchases are also available. You can apply at any time during the year, with applications assessed quarterly.

Manningham Council’s Community Grant Program is making it possible for local not-for-profit groups to launch, continue and expand the great work they do for the community.

The annual program is now open for applications, and 2022 recipient, Jacqueline, encourages local not-for-profits to apply.

Jacqueline is the Project Coordinator for Free From Family Violence (FVREE), which received a community development grant to run a supported playgroup in partnership with the Migrant Information Centre.

The playgroup spends 12 weeks working with local families from migrant or refugee communities.

“We wouldn’t be able to run this project if it wasn’t for the support of Manningham Council’s Community Grants program,” Jacqueline said.

“We share messaging around gender equality, respectful relationships and breaking down gender stereotypes in these early years,” she said.

“We also help families get to know each other and build some stronger links with their local community. We have visits from services like the local library, Maternal and Child Health, Manningham Toy Library.”

Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante, said that the Community Grants Program helped support incredible work in the local community.

“Through this program we support a wide range of projects in Manningham including community development initiatives, festivals and events and arts and culture.” There are two kinds of community grants groups or organisations can apply for.

Annual community grants

Council offers annual grants between $3,001 and $20,000 across three funding streams: community development, arts, and festivals and events. Applications close at 5.00pm, Tuesday 14 March.

Small grants

Small grants of up to $3,000 for community strengthening and up to $1500 for equipment purchases are also available. You can apply at any time during the year, with applications assessed quarterly.

Grant writing and information sessions

Council also offers grant writing and information sessions to help groups and organisations applying for grants. Registration is required but the events are free.

Upcoming events include:

Online community grant information session – Wednesday, 22 February, 6.00pm to 7.00pm https://www.manningham.vic. gov.au/events/community-grant-information-session-webinar

Online grant writing session – Thursday, 16 February, 6.00pm to 7.30pm https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events/grant-writingworkshop

Please visit Council’s website for further information, including grant guidelines and details on how to apply. www. manningham.vic.gov.au/community-grant-program

If you’d like to chat to someone about your application, please get in touch with Council’s Grants team on 9840 9333.

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