Community Grant Program

The Community Grant Program supports groups delivering programs and activities that benefits the community. Our goal is to develop partnerships with not-for-profit groups and organisations that enriches the area and share our vision.
 

Who can apply for a grant

There’s seven grant categories each with their own goals, values and timing.

Grant applicants must be either:

  • A not-for-profit constituted body such as an incorporated association or a company by limited guarantee.
  • An incorporated organisation supported by a not-for-profit organisation and able to accept legal and financial responsibility for the project.
  • A school.

They must also meet eligibility criteria for the grant category.  
 

How to apply

Choose one of the grant categories below to find out how to apply.

Grant category and purposeFunding allocationTiming

Seniors Club Support Grant

Promotes social connection through programs and activities that have positive health and wellbeing outcomes for Manningham’s ageing community.

Up to $8,000 per year.

Annually in August.

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Community Partnership

Achieve longer term community and cultural development outcomes through strategic partnerships that respond to our priorities and directions.

Up to $50,000 per year to a total of $200,000 over four years.

Every four years.

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Community Development

Achieve community development outcomes that respond to the needs of our diverse community.

Between $3,001 and $20,000.

Annually in February.

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Arts

Support activities that provide opportunities to participate in arts, culture and heritage.

Between $3,001 and $20,000.

Annually in February.

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Festivals and Events

Support community led festivals and events that attract visitors to Manningham and activates key locations.

Between $3,001 and $20,000.

Annually in February.

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Healthy Ageing

Improve the health and quality of life of older adults by working in partnership with community organisations. 

Between $3,001 and $20,000.

Annually in February.

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Small Grants

Support community strengthening initiatives and enhance the quality of life of Manningham residents.

Community Strengthening category: Up to $3,000.

Equipment Purchase category: Up to $1,500 as a 50 per cent co-contribution of the total cost of equipment.

Applications can be submitted all year and are assessed quarterly.

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Community Grant support and resources

We offer annual Community Grant information sessions and grant writing workshops to support organisations and community groups in applying for grants.

These in-person sessions are held every February. If you’re unable to attend, you can watch the recorded presentation below.

Additionally, we provide a series of short Grant writing learning bytes – informative videos designed to explain grant writing terminology and concepts, making the application process easier to understand. 

Community Grant information session

Watch the 2025 information session recording to find out more about the Community Grant program.

Grant writing learning bytes

Need help with your application?

Contact us.

Find information in your language

Get help through an interpreter service

We can connect you with an interpreter who can help. They will connect with the team and can act as a translator. Application forms can be made available in community languages including Simplified Chinese, Italian, Greek and Farsi. 

Call us on 9840 9355 for help.

or you can download translated documents:

  • Community Grants Information in Arabic
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Current grant recipients

Community Partnership Grants 2022-2025 (year four 2025)

Community Partnership Grants 2022 - 2025 (year four - 2025)

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation for year two
1 Jan to 31 Dec 2023
CareNet LtdFood Collective Manningham$50,000
Doncaster Community Care and Counselling Centre (Doncare)Healthy Young Men's (HYM) Program    $50,000
Eastern Community Legal CentrePromoting legal and social wellbeing in Manningham    $50,000
Eastern VolunteersManningham Youth Employment Pathways Program$50,000
Heide Museum of Modern ArtCultural and Community Connection at Heide    $30,000
Kevin Heinze GrowUsing nature as a supportive environment$46,344
Lions Club of Park OrchardsPark Orchards Community Carols  $7,513
Manningham Musicians AssociationManningham Concert Band Program$17,373
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure Inc (REAL)REAL Pathways    $35,073
Rotary Club of TemplestoweManningham Family Festival  $12,000
The Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Manningham IncPositive Ageing Program for Chinese seniors    $37,839
The Onemda AssociationOnemda Community Cafe Program $49,716
The Pottery ExpoThe Pottery Expo at Warrandyte$25,000
Victorian Skateboard Association IncManningham Skate Park Activation Project    $20,000
VP Community Holdings LtdHealthy food accessibility and education    $50,000
Warrandyte Community ChurchWarrandyte Community Carols$7,400
Warrandyte Festival CommitteeWarrandyte Festival$50,000
Women's Health EastTaking action to combat racism and support Manningham Chinese communities    $49,200
Annual Grants 2025/2026

Arts Grants 

Organisation nameProject TitleAllocation
Doncaster Templestowe Artists' SocietyFestival of Arts$12,000.00
Heide Museum of Modern ArtCreation of Yaluk Langa Learning Programs at Heide$16,090.00
House Of Persia Community and Cultural CentreFarsi Folk Troupe$6,000.00
Victoria Chinese Culture & Arts Association IncCultural Appreciation and Understanding Through Art, Music, and Engagement$12,000.00

Festival and Events Grants 

Organisation nameProject TitleTotal Allocated
Melbourne Hua Yu Home IncorporatedA Year of Dance, Song, and Wellness for Seniors$6,840.00
Rotary Club of Manningham CityWalk for Youth Mental Health$14,663.00
Kevin Heinze GrowSpring Celebration 2025$4,000.00
Australian Iranian Society of VictoriaPersian Fire Festival$20,000.00

Community Development Grants

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation
Organisation nameProject TitleAllocation 
Access Health & Community Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Group$4,400.00 
Ajani Neighbourhood HouseClosed Loop Food Solutions: Closing the Gaps$19,934.00 
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure Inc REALREAL Togetherness$8,000.00 
The Onemda AssociationImproving wellbeing through sensory spaces$12,515.00 
Vantage Point CommunityEnhancing Community Wellbeing through Sustainable Food Security and Empowerment Initiatives$14,270.00 
VCCAA Home for Seniors IncHealth Living: Preventing Diseases through Exercise, Brain Training & Nutrition$9,407.00 
Warrandyte Primary SchoolInclusive, wellbeing sculpture garden and unveiling$10,000.00 
Warrandyte Uniting Church'"Celebrating Peace" Peace Poster Display and Competition$8,745.00 

Healthy Ageing Grants

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation
Ajani Neighbourhood House Inc.Connected and Valued: Older Women in Manningham$10,217.00
Cass Care LimitedLiving Well, Aging Well: Health and Wellness Workshops for Seniors$6,400.00
Chinese Health Foundation of AustraliaEmbracing Hearts II: Enhancing Senior Mental Wellbeing in Manningham$10,000.00
Doncaster Chinese Senior Association IncCelebrate Chinese New Year$4,100.00
Doncaster Community Care and Counselling Centre IncThrive and Connect: Empowering Mental Wellness for Manningham Seniors$20,000.00
Doncaster Seniors Club IncManningham Seniors' Matters-2025$3,001.00
Doncaster Templestowe Badminton Association IncHealthy Ageing by playing badminton and socializing regularly for seniors$6,200.00
Heide Museum of Modern ArtCreative Age at Heide Museum of Modern Art$16,140.00
House of Persia Community and Cultural CentreActive Ageing: Hydrotherapy, Fitness & Nutrition$10,250.00
Manningham Australian Chinese Mutual Aid Association IncSeinor club health and wellbeing activities$7,995.00
Seniors Happy Life Club IncHealthy Eating and Active Social Connection Promotion Program$16,616.00
The Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Manningham IncIncreasing capacity for key Chinese Cultural Celebrations for Seniors$7,440.00
Warrandyte Senior Citizen Centre incGroup Walking  , Event, Dementia lecture$4,000.00
Wonga Park Community Cottage IncEmpowered Ageing for Health, Safety and Connection$13,000.00
Small Grants

Small Grants - Round 1

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation
Bulleen Templestowe Basketball Club IncWalking Basketball$3,000.00
Cass Care LimitedHooked on Friendship: A Crochet Workshop for Older Adults$2,336.00
Chinese Health Foundation of AustraliaGuarding Against Deceptive Threats: An Urgent Need in Manningham$3,000.00
Chinese Professionals Club of Australia Incorporated AssociationThe Multi Culture Drum Festival$3,000.00
Friends of Warrandyte State ParkKeep our volunteers safe and let the plants grow$1,415.00
Happy Life Club IncEnhance access to Home Care services and Strengthen muscles program$1,684.00
Manningham United Blues Football ClubEquipment for our All-Abilities, Soccer-Mums, Soccer-Dads increased participation programs/opportunities$1,500.00
Melbourne Badminton Association of Daxue Xiaoyou IncMid-Autumn Festival Multicultural Badminton Harmony Day$3,000.00
Old Carey Cricket ClubCome and Try Days for Women & Girls$1,077.50
Old Carey Grammarians Football ClubEnhancing Player Wellbeing: Safety Equipment Project$1,500.00
Old Yarra Cobras Football ClubIndigenous/Pride Jerseys$1,500.00
SESTAA: Society for Empowerment, Service, Training and Awareness, AustraliaSocial Group and Inclusive Musical Theatre for People with Disabilities$3,000.00
SPX Waterdale Players IncCity of Angels, The Musical$1,500.00
Seniors Club Support Grants

Seniors Club Support Grants 2024

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation
Australian Iranian Senior Citizen Society of VictoriaManningham parks walking, exercise, Heide Museum and festivals$8,000
East Doncaster Cricket Club IncOver 60's Veterans Cricket at East Doncaster Cricket Club$3,738
Greek Elderly Citizens Club of Manningham IncOutings that promote social connection in the ageing population$8,000
House of PersiaInternational women day celebration$2,100
Italian Seniors Citizens Group of Doncaster IncSocial gatherings and social catering functions$8,000
Manningham Australian Chinese Mutual Aid Association IncSenior club health and wellbeing activities$8,000
Melbourne Oldpink Dancing Club Inc.Healthy exercise and diet$3,000
Parish of St Haralambos Elderly Citizens ClubEducation and integration to reduce social isolation$7,980
Pensioners Association of Bulleen and Templestowe IncHealthy Ageing Programs$5,300
Seniors Happy Life Club IncThese Seniors Can - design, sewing and fashion show$8,000
The Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Manningham IncCelebrating significant cultural festivals with seniors$8,000
Warrandyte Senior Citizens Club IncSocial gathering and sports$8,000
Women's Friendship Group IncSocial$8,000
   

 

Manningham Community Fund (Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation)

Manningham Community Fund (Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation)

Organisation nameProject TitleAllocation
Pines Learning IncorporatedKids Everywhere$3,690
Manningham Inclusive Community Housing IncA Transition and Affordable Homes Facilitator$9,985
Alex Makes Meals Group LtdMeals for Hope: Donvale Community Fridge Project$8,525

Past grant recipients

Community Grant Program 2024/2025

Small Grants - Round 3

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation
East Doncaster Netball ClubEast Doncaster Netball Club Equipment Grant 2025$1,267
Mantingfang Seniors Club of AustraliaChinese traditional dancing and fashion walk teaching and learning$2,600
Warrandyte Mechanics Institute and Arts Association IncBuilding essential safety skills for community arts in Warrandyte$2,379

Small Grants - Round 2

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation
Doncaster LIttle Athletics CentreUpgrade two ageing laptops used for track event timing$1,399
Doncaster Seniors Club IncWomen's Affairs - Manningham$3,000
East Doncaster Cricket ClubPurchase of Cricket Balls for the 2024/2025 Season$1,500
Greythorn Bowling Club IncPurchase of all abilities kit and equipment $879
Kevin Heinze GROWCafe Kevin: Purchase of a Food Processor for Disability Training$912
Manningham Uniting Church Building Bridges Through Story - Homelessness$1,800
Melbourne Oldpink Dancing Club Inc.Seniors Festive$2,480
Park Orchards BMX ClubDecoder to improve race training outcomes for riders$1,500
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure Inc REALCards$2,016
Rotary Club of Manningham CityWalk for Youth Mental health$3,000
St John Ambulance Australia (Victoria) IncEssential equipment for St John Ambulance Manningham Division$375
The Onemda AssociationAssistive Tech Expo for people with disabilities and their families$3,000

Small Grants - Round 1

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation
Australian Iranian Senior Citizens Society of VictoriaGentle exercise, Carpet Bowl, Festivals and Walking and Outings$1,500
Bulleen Tennis Club IncRenewal of court equipment$949
Chinese Health Foundation of AustraliaMoving Forward:  Equip the Community in Manningham for Family Violence$3,000
Park Orchards Netball ClubPurchase of netball equipment$888
Templestowe Cricket ClubCelebrate and attract multicultural participation through schools sessions in Manningham$3,000
Templestowe Wolves Football ClubPurchase of camera and balls for training and matches$1,500
Warrandyte Cricket ClubPinking up Warrandyte and surrounds for Breast Cancer Awareness month.$2,500
Warrandyte Mechanics' Institute and Arts Association IncPromoting the Warrandyte Repair Cafe$2,900
Warrandyte Netball ClubNew Training Uniforms to improve club identity$1,500

Arts Grants 2024/2025

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation
House of Persia Community and Cultural Centre IncFarsi Community Choir$9,000

Festival and Events Grants 2024/2025

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation
Benevolence AustraliaRabi Al-Awwal Festival$4,286
Cantonese Art Association IncMid-Autumn Festival Celebration Show$3,001
Community Music and Performances IncorporatedJazz In The Park$8,720
Greythorn Bowling ClubFamily & Friends Funday$5,500
Heide Museum of Modern ArtMolto Italiano! Community Festival 2024$14,740
Kevin Heinze GrowSpring Celebration$4,000
Manningham Toy Library IncManningham Toy Library 40th Anniversary Messy Play Day$5,044
Victoria HongKongers Association (Australia) Inc.Victoria Moon Festival @ Manningham 2024$20,000

 

Community Development Grants 2024/2025

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation
Bushfire Resilience Inc.Provide bushfire information using content, onsite filming and community engagement$7,740
Chinese Health Foundation of AustraliaEmbracing Hearts: Walk with Seniors for Mental Wellbeing in Manningham$20,000
Eastern Domestic Violence Service IncLevel Up- Building Community Capacity for Gender Equality in Manningham$19,042
Left Write Hook LtdReclaim & Rewrite$17,680
Living and Learning at Ajani IncClosed Loop Food Solutions$20,000
Seniors Happy Life Club Inc.Program to support older people's wellbeing$19,183
Templestowe Bowling ClubExpanding Community Connection$5,000
The Onemda AssociationDigital Creative Lab a space for connection & learning$10,627
The Trustee for Raise FoundationRaise Youth Mentoring Program - Templestowe College$5,500

Healthy Ageing Grants 2024/2025

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation
Doncaster Chinese Senior Association IncCelebrate Chinese New Year$3,100
House of Persia Community & Cultural CenterHealthy Aging$9,760
Living and Learning at Ajani IncMaking Friends for a Better Life: Our diverse migrant community$8,468
Manningham Australian Chinese Mutual Aid Association IncSenor club health and wellbeing activities$6,851
Pines Learning IncThe Thrive Program$17,703
Rejoice Chinese Christian Communication Centre IncDigital Literacy Workshops for Chinese speaking Seniors$7,600
Wonga Park Community Cottage IncCultivating Healthy Seniors$4,930

Seniors Club Support Grants 2024/2025

Organisation nameProject TitleAllocation
Australian Iranian Senior Citizen Society of VictoriaManningham Parks walking, Exercise, Heide Museum and Festivals$8,000.00
East Doncaster Cricket Club IncOver 60's Veterans Cricket at East Doncaster Cricket Club$3,738.00
Greek Elderly Citizens Club of Manningham IncOutings that promote social connection in the ageing population$8,000.00
House of Persia International women day celebration$2,100.00
Italian Seniors Citizens Group of Doncaster incSocial gatherings and social catering functions$8,000.00
Manningham Australian Chinese Mutual Aid Association IncSenor club health and wellbeing activities$8,000.00
Melbourne Oldpink Dancing Club IncHealthly Exercise and Diet $3,000.00
Parish of St Haralambos Elderly Citizens ClubEducation and integration to reduce social isolation$7,980.00
Pensioners Association of Bulleen and Templestowe IncHealthy Ageing Programs$5,300.00
Seniors Happy Life Club IncThese Seniors Can - Design, Sewing and Fashion Show$8,000.00
The Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Manningham IncCelebrating significant Cultural festivals with seniors$8,000.00
Warrandyte Senior Citizens IncSocial gathering and sports$8,000.00
Women's Friendship Group IncSocial$8,000.00

Community Partnership Grants 2022-2025 (year three 2024)

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation for year two
1 Jan to 31 Dec 2023
CareNet LtdFood Collective Manningham$50,000
Doncaster Community Care and Counselling Centre (Doncare)Healthy Young Men's (HYM) Program    $50,000
Eastern Community Legal CentrePromoting legal and social wellbeing in Manningham    $50,000
Eastern VolunteersManningham Youth Employment Pathways Program$50,000
Heide Museum of Modern ArtCultural and Community Connection at Heide    $30,000
Kevin Heinze GrowUsing nature as a supportive environment$47,532
Lions Club of Park OrchardsPark Orchards Community Carols  $5,471
Manningham Musicians AssociationManningham Concert Band Program$17,373
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure Inc (REAL)REAL Pathways    $34,057
Rotary Club of TemplestoweManningham Family Festival  $12,000
The Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Manningham IncPositive Ageing Program for Chinese seniors    $37,108
The Onemda AssociationOnemda Community Cafe Program $49,535
The Pottery ExpoThe Pottery Expo at Warrandyte$25,000
Victorian Skateboard Association IncManningham Skate Park Activation Project    $20,000
VP Community Holdings LtdHealthy food accessibility and education    $50,000
Warrandyte Community ChurchWarrandyte Community Carols$7,400
Warrandyte Festival CommitteeWarrandyte Festival$50,000
Women's Health EastTaking action to combat racism and support Manningham Chinese communities    $49,200
Community Grant Program 2023/2024

Small Grants

Round 3

Organisation NameProject TitleAllocation
Beverley Hills Junior Football ClubOnemda & Beverley Hills Annual Football Skills & Exercise Program$3,000
Cass Care LtdLet's Crotchet Together$2,086
Chrisalis FoundationGet Fit At Aquarena$3,000
Koonung Bushwalking ClubFirst Aid Training For Bushwalk Leaders$2,100
Manningham Uniting ChurchMusical Event: Music for a Warming World$1,600
Marcellin Old Collegians Cricket ClubFrogBox streaming purchase$1,100
Nakisa Malakooti- auspice Access Health and CommunityHealth and Wellness series for Carers respite (10-12 week series)$3,000
Park Orchards Community House and Learning Centre IncorporatedCleaning Up$942
Park Orchards Football Netball ClubFootballs & Netballs$780
Persian Happy Family IncNowruz / Harmony Day Event 2024$2,500
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure REAL IncREAL Rhythm$2,000
Serpell Tennis Club IncTennis Light Pole Pads$1,253
Veneto ClubWomen's Circle$1,940

Round 2

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation
Doncaster Baseball Club IncorporatedEssential Equipment Requirements$720.00
Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket ClubCompeting in Victorian Premier Cricket Competition, fielding six teams$1,000.00
House of Persia Community and Cultural CentreIranian Movement Workshop for Children$2,700.00
Kevin Heinze GrowCafe Kevin Art Project$3,000.00
Manningham Australian Chinese Mutual Aid Association IncChinese New Year 2024$3,000.00
Park Orchards North Ringwood Parish Junior Football Club IncFirst Aid Kit Renewal$1,448.00
Rotary Club Manningham CityWalk for Youth Mental Health$3,000.00
Seniors Happy Life Club Inc.Community Multicultural Network Development and Partnerships Activity$3,000.00
St David's Cricket ClubPurchase of Supper Sopper equipment$1,500.00
Templestowe Bowling ClubUpgrade of Club Uniform$1,775.00
The Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Manningham Inc.Community Live Musical Band$3,000.00
Wonga Park Community CottageThe Good Neighbour Community Cookbook$2,800.00

Round 1

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation
Australian Iranian Senior Citizens Society of VictoriaFestival gatherings and monthly gentle exercise$1,350
Box Hill Cricket ClubEquipment purchase - Women's 3XI team and new U15 Academy$750
CareNet LtdChristmas Giving Days$2,932
Catjump Pre-school Association IncPurchase new photocopier$1,500
Chinese Health Foundation of AustraliaSafe on Your Feet - Falls prevention program in Manningham$3,000
Doncaster Seniors Club IncSeniors Day Festival$3,000
Donvale Bowls Club IncPurchase of extra bowls for community use$1,500
East Doncaster Cricket ClubPurchase replacement junior club equipment kits$840
Myths and Legends AustraliaBasketball$1,475
Old Yarra Cobras FCReplacement of broken equipment$925
Park Orchards Community House and Learning CentreSight and Sound$1,500
Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of ManninghamYouth/Kids Festival$3,000
Templestowe Valley PreschoolNew tables and shelves$1,500
The Scout Association of Australia, Victorian Branch - Manningham DistrictDefibrillator - St John G5 CPR hardcase bundle$1,275
Warrandyte Basketball AssociationPurchase of new sporting shorts for junior basketball players$3,000
Warrandyte Childcare and Preschool CentreFunding to support purchase of a trampoline$1,000
Warrandyte Community ChurchWarrandyte Community Carols$3,000
Warrandyte Cricket ClubPink up Warrandyte for breast cancer October 2023$2,000
Warrandyte Mechanics Institute and Arts Association IncBuilding test and tag capability for Warrandyte Repair Cafe$3,000
Warrandyte Neighbourhood HouseWarrandyte Big Lunch$2,438
Warrandyte Senior Citizens Centre ClubCelebration NOWROOZ and Persian New Year$3,000
Wonga Park Cricket ClubProvision of laptop computer$1,500

Arts Grants 

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation
Doncaster Templestowe Artists SocietySix open workshop days by different award winning artists$3,550
The Onemda AssociationArt and the Extra-Ordinary$14,850

Festival and Events Grants 

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation
Beverley Hills Junior Football ClubManningham District Girls Football Carnival$4,000
Community Music and Performances IncJazz In The Park: a free community event for everyone$5,000
Heide Museum of Modern ArtYaluk Langa Community Day 2024$13,052
Manningham United Blues Football ClubManningham Junior Girls Cup (football tournament)$15,000
Rotary Club of TemplestoweElectric Vehicle Expo and seminars$12,500
Trevisani Nel Mondo Melbourne IncTrevisani Nel Mondo Melbourne 50 Anniversary Celebration$5,000
Warrandyte Senior Citizen ClubMEHREGAN Celebration$3,800

Community Development Grants

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation
CareNet LtdCareNet digital transformation for better community food security outcomes$19,960
Chinese Health Foundation of AustraliaHearts-in-Hands II - Rebuilding self-esteem after family violence$15,000
Chrisalis FoundationLet's Move Together$5,360
Doncaster Bowling ClubTry-Bowls programs for women and girls$3,140
Intertwine Pty LtdFuse Pilot Program$15,000
La Trobe UniversityShared reading for wellbeing for adults of all ages$8,800
Manningham Christian CentreSafer community and stronger people: Helping the community build community$10,830
Sport and Life Training LtdMental health wellbeing training$20,000
The Trustee for Raise FoundationRaise Youth Mentoring Program - Templestowe College$11,000
The Water Well Project LtdImproving the health and wellbeing of CALD communities$10,320
Warrandyte Basketball AssociationFemale basketball programs (Girls Got Game)$8,000

Manningham Community Fund (Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation)

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation
Chrisalis FoundationLet's Move Together$2,472
Manningham Inclusive Community Housing Inc (MICH)Affordable Home Facilitator$19,303

Community Partnership Grants 2022/2025 (year 2 -2023)

Organisation nameProject titleAllocation for year two
1 Jan to 31 Dec 2023
CareNet LtdFood Collective Manningham$50,000
Doncaster Community Care and Counselling Centre (Doncare)Healthy Young Men's (HYM) Program    $50,000
Eastern Community Legal CentrePromoting legal and social wellbeing in Manningham    $50,000
Eastern VolunteersManningham Youth Employment Pathways Program$50,000
Heide Museum of Modern ArtCultural and Community Connection at Heide    $30,000
Kevin Heinze GrowUsing nature as a supportive environment$48,750
Lions Club of Park OrchardsPark Orchards Community Carols  $6,053
Living and Learning at Ajani IncLet's Connect$25,000
Manningham Musicians AssociationManningham Concert Band Program$17,373
Park Orchards Community House and Learning CentreCommunity Connection and Engagement for ALL$40,000
Pensioners Association of Bulleen and Templestowe IncTogether We Move Forward$15,000
Pines Learning IncLinking together through connection and community engagement$25,000
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure Inc (REAL)REAL Pathways    $33,071
Rotary Club of TemplestoweManningham Family Festival  $12,000
The Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Manningham IncPositive Ageing Program for Chinese seniors    $36,513
The Onemda AssociationOnemda Community Cafe Program $48,694
The Pottery ExpoThe Pottery Expo at Warrandyte$25,000
Victorian Skateboard Association IncManningham Skate Park Activation Project    $20,000
VP Community Holdings LtdHealthy food accessibility and education    $50,000
Warrandyte Community ChurchWarrandyte Community Carols$7,400
Warrandyte Festival CommitteeWarrandyte Festival$50,000
Warrandyte Neighbourhood HouseMind, Body, Community: building community health, social connection and wellbeing.$40,000
Women's Friendship Group IncFriendship$8,000
Women's Health EastTaking action to combat racism and support Manningham Chinese communities    $49,200
Wonga Park Community CottageAccessing and connecting with community life in Wonga Park$40,000

Terms and Conditions and Glossary

The following are the Terms and Conditions and Glossary of Terms for our Community Grant Program.

You need to read these as part of the application process.

To discuss further, contact us.

Terms and Conditions

For Applicants

The following general terms and conditions apply to the Community Grants Program:

  1. All applications must be approved by the Chairperson, President or Chief Executive Officer of the organisation.
  2. Successful applicants must use Community Grant Program funding for the stated purpose for which the funding was awarded unless further written permission has been obtained from Council before the activity has commenced.
  3. Successful applicants must comply with all relevant State and Federal government legislation that apply to pertaining to the funded activity. If the funded activity involves contact with children, your group or organisation may be required to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Check. To find out if you need a WWC Check or are exempt, visit the Working With Children website.
  4. Council’s Community Grant Program is a competitive funding scheme and the funding allocation is awarded on the merit of the application.
  5. Applicants must demonstrate satisfactory performance and adherence to all grant conditions (e.g. permit requirements such as traffic management plans, traders’ permits, etc.).
  6. The total funding available for Council’s Community Grant Program is subject to variation and Council’s annual Budget process.
  7. Council reserves the right to request further information in considering applications. If deemed necessary, applicants may be required to discuss or clarify their application with Council officers and/or provide further written information within a specified timeframe.
  8. Canvassing or lobbying Councillors, Council employees or independent assessors, in relation to a grant application, is prohibited. Lobbying or canvassing relevant officers may result in your application being deemed ineligible.
  9. For the protection of grant applicants and those involved in the assessment process, all Council officers, Councillors and community members involved in the grant assessment process are required to declare their interest prior to assessing any grant applications or reviewing project evaluations and reports. This process ensures that a clear or perceived conflict of interest is promptly identified, addressed and recorded. In the event of a conflict of interest, the person will not participate in any discussion or decision making relating to the nominated item/s of conflict.

For Community Development, Arts, Festival & Events and Community Partnership Grants:

  1. A Council Report on the recommended funding allocations is presented to Council for consideration. The decision to award grants is made by Council and shall have regards to Council’s responsibilities under the Local Government Act and Council’s decision is final. There is no appeal process.
  2. Applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application after Council’s decision.

For funded recipients

Funding and Service Agreement (FASA)

  1. Funded recipients will be expected to enter into a Funding and Service Agreement (Agreement) with Council. The Agreement:
    • Establishes a collaborative arrangement between Council and your group or organisation, based on the principles of co-operation and partnership
    • Outlines the roles and responsibilities of Council and your group or organisation in the provision and use of funding allocated under this Agreement
    • Includes general funding Terms and Conditions and may include special conditions relating to the delivery of the grant.
  2. The Agreement must be completed, signed off and returned by the specified date for the funding to be released. Funding will not be made available to groups who submit this documentation after this date or those that currently hold a debt with Council.
  3. Except for Small Grants, all funded recipients will be allocated to a Council officer who is the primary contact for the delivery of the activity. As per the Agreement, regular monitoring will be required with the relevant Council officer to provide activity support, identify emerging themes and monitor performance.
  4. Any changes to the use of Council funding for purposes other than outlined in the Agreement must be approved by Council in writing. If the grant is not utilised for the stated purpose, the organisation must guarantee repayment in full to Council, plus interest earned, within one month of the end of the Agreement.
  5. Funding that remains unspent upon the end of the Agreement must be repaid to Council within one month (of the end of the Agreement), unless activity changes are approved by Council in writing within 14 days of notification.
  6. Allocation of funds to a community organisation for any purpose, in any funding round, must not be taken as a commitment by Council to provide additional or recurrent funding beyond that specifically provided for in the Agreement.
  7. Funded activities must be completed within twelve months of receipt of funding, unless an alternative arrangement has been approved by Council in writing (prior to the activity completion date).
  8. The Agreement is governed by and is construed to be in accordance with the laws of Victoria.

Permits

  1. If a permit is required for the funded activity, funded recipients must comply with all Council requirements. This includes matters such as road closures, outdoor advertising and temporary food premises.

Funding Allocation

  1. Upon receipt of funding, funded recipients must deposit that sum in the interest-bearing bank account in the name of the organisation nominated in the Application Form.
  2. Council disclaims all liability and responsibility for any direct or indirect loss to the recipient after the release of funding.

Insurance

  1. Funded recipients must take out and keep current during the period of the Agreement, public liability insurance. The public liability policy must be for a minimum of $20 million.
  2. The public liability insurance ensures Council and the recipient against all actions, costs, claims, charges, expenses, and damages whatsoever which may be brought or made or claimed against them arising out of, or in relation to, the funded activity.
  3. A copy of the Certificate of Currency is to be provided to Council before commencement of the funded activity. Funded recipients must also maintain WorkCover insurance, where relevant.

Marketing Requirements

  1. Funded recipients are required to acknowledge receipt of financial assistance from Council in any promotion, publication or advertising of the activities. This includes the use of Council’s logo and giving Councillors and officers the opportunity to attend relevant promotional events. Any publicity material regarding an activity should be submitted to Council’s Grants Team for approval prior to printing. For more information visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/community-grant-program.

Acquittal and Activity Completion Report

  1. Council reserves the right to conduct financial and performance audits for funding it has provided. Consequently, funded recipients are required to maintain full records of receipts of activity expenditure and performance outputs/outcomes for the relevant period. These records are to be made available to Council and its officers/agents upon request.
  2. Funded recipients are required to complete an Activity Completion Report (acquittal) within 2 months of completing the funded activity online at manningham.smartygrants.com.au . This report certifies that the activity and funding was carried out in accordance with the Agreement. It should include a completed Evaluation Framework, (not required for Small Grants) proof of expenditure of Council funds (receipts and invoices) and copies of marketing material used to promote the funded activity.
  3. Failure to provide a satisfactory acquittal may result in a funded group or organisation being deemed ineligible to receive any further funding from Council. Council’s reporting is directly linked to its requirement to report on how public funds are spent and whether funded groups and organisations have achieved the desired end result. While Council is committed to minimising administrative processes, it is also committed to the collection of high quality information that may be communicated across Council and the community.
Glossary of Terms and Definitions

Acquittal

Acquittal is a formal condition of funding and means accurately reporting on the funded activities and the expenditure of your funding. Proof of expenditure (as well as other information) is required on the completion of your activity. See ‘Activity Completion Report’.

Activity Completion Report

Is a report that ensures grant recipients have administered grant funds responsibly and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Funding and Service Agreement. An Activity Completion Report usually consists of a written report that summarises how the activity fared against the initial objectives of the grant. It also provides a financial statement detailing how the funding was spent. See ‘Acquittal’.

Auspice

Is an agreement where one organisation (the ‘principal organisation’) agrees to apply for funding on behalf of a second organisation that is not incorporated (the ‘auspiced organisation’). If the funding application is successful, the principal organisation then receives, holds and administers the funding to the auspiced organisation so that the auspiced organisation can complete the funded activity. Further information can be found at, http://www.nfplaw.org.au/auspicing.

Company by Limited Guarantee

A company limited by guarantee is a type of legal structure that you may choose for your charity that is registered by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Further information can be found at asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/financial-reporting-and-audit/preparers-of-financial-reports/companies-limited-by-guarantee/

Commercial activities and organisations

Includes retail groups that: a) sell goods by retail, or by retail and wholesale; b) sell services; or c) hire goods for profit.

Confirmed Funding (CF)

Refers to any confirmed funding amounts, including your organisation’s cash contribution, funding from other sources to be included in your ‘Income’ section of your budget.

Council

Manningham City Council is the entity which has the authority to make decisions on behalf of the Manningham community.

Curriculum Based Activity

Curriculum is the knowledge and skills students are expected to learn, the units and lessons that teachers teach; the assignments and projects given to students; books, materials, videos, presentations, and readings used in a course; and the tests, assessments, and other methods used to evaluate student learning.

Evaluation Framework

Evaluation is an important component of the grants program because it enables organisations to showcase achievements, as well as inform and improve project delivery. (page 9).

Evidence Based

Provides the proof that an activity or program is best placed to respond to an identified community need which may include research, statistics, community consultation, needs analysis, etc.

Funding and Service Agreement (FASA)

A Funding and Service Agreement (Agreement) is a legal and financial agreement entered into between Council and community organisations receiving grant funding.

The categories of an Agreement, a short or long form, reflect the level of funding provided and the required performance of the grant recipient. The FASA states:

  • Purpose of the funding
  • Dollar amount of funding
  • Rights and responsibilities of all parties to the Agreement; including reporting, monitoring and evaluation requirements, and the permits the grant recipient is required to obtain
  • Clear statement of the required outcomes of the grant
  • Terms and conditions of the funding, including the circumstances in which Council can reclaim funding, consequences for breaches of funding conditions and a procedure for the return of unspent funds.
  • Special conditions

Grant

A grant is a sum of money given to organisations for a specified purpose directed at achieving objectives and outcomes consistent with specific policies.

Impact

The desired short to medium term effects or changes that an activity seeks to achieve (e.g. increased community awareness of a particular topic or skills development of a target group, change in behaviour, change in attitude).

Incorporated Association

Being incorporated infers that an organisation has a legal identity of its own, recognised by State and Federal governments and is separate and distinct from the individuals who formed or make up the group.

In-kind Funding Contribution

Is when an organisation contributes goods or services in lieu of providing funds (cash). For example, volunteers hours, use of organisation equipment or facilities (i.e. photocopiers). In-kind contribution must have a $ value, for example the estimated value of volunteer time is $41 per hour.

Non Recurrent Funding

The Annual and Small Grant categories are to fund one-off short to medium term activities. Funding allocations are for one financial year and are not recurrent.

Objectives

Objectives are the big picture aims or goals which a policy, plan, program or activity seeks to achieve (e.g. improved exercise).

Outcome

The desired result of goals and strategies that have been achieved (e.g. a healthier population).

Outdoor Sports Infrastructure Guidelines

The Outdoor Sports Infrastructure Guidelines steer the redevelopment or refurbishment of existing sporting infrastructure and informs the development of new sports infrastructure on a case by case basis. The Council Standard Facility Fit Out sets out what Council will provide and what is not covered.

Political

Taking or belonging to a side in politics or in controversial matters.

Religious

Religion is regarded as a set of beliefs and practices, usually involving acknowledgment of a divine or higher being or power, by which people order the conduct of their lives through promotion of their faith or worship.

SmartyGrants

SmartyGrants is Council’s online grants management system. Applicants must apply online and attach relevant documents to their application.

Statement by Supplier

For organisations that do not have an ABN, applicants are required to complete a Statement by Supplier form as a result of the Commonwealth ‘Pay As You Go’ taxation legislation. Statement by Supplier forms can be located from the Australian Taxation Office at ato.gov.au/Forms/Statement-by-a-supplier-not-quoting-an-ABN/.

Unconfirmed Funding (UF)

Refers to the other funding amounts which you have applied for which is yet to be confirmed, to be included in the ‘Income’ section of your budget.

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