Manningham Council provides a range of grants to support local groups and community initiatives within the municipality.

If you are part of a community group or organisation delivering programs that involve or benefit the local community, now is the time to apply for funding through Manningham Council's Community Small Grants Program 2015/2016.

The Small Grants Program provides small grants of up to $3,000 to not-for-profit organisations to deliver projects and programs that involve and benefit the Manningham community.Round one of Small Grant applications opens on 1 September and closes on 30 September 2015.

With three funding rounds per year, there are also further opportunities to apply in March and May of 2016.

Grants are available for eligible recipients to make small equipment purchases or deliver community projects. These projects may include providing an opportunity for local community groups to participate in civic life or socially connect with other community members, or to make a cultural and/or artistic contribution to the Manningham community.

To apply for Small Grants funding you need to log in and register at www.manningham.smartygrants.com.au.

Applicants can only receive one Small Grant per financial year and applications must be submitted online at www.manningham.smartygrants.com.au

For more information including Community Grant Guidelines please visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/grants