Local community groups, sporting clubs and not-for-profit organisations are set to share in more than $290,000 through Manningham’s Annual Grant Program.
Grant applications open on Monday 3 February and eligible local groups can receive between $3,001 and $20,000 in funding.
Mayor Cr Deirdre Diamante said the program helped fund local initiatives, projects and activities that made a positive impact in Manningham.
“These include a wide range of community-driven projects such as arts, festivals and events, wellbeing programs, as well as inclusive and multicultural activities,” Cr Diamante said.
“We want to support our outstanding local organisations who do a wonderful job in helping make Manningham a vibrant, connected and inclusive community for all.”
Grants are available in the following categories:
- Community Development
- Arts
- Festivals and Events
- Healthy Ageing.
The Manningham Toy Library was one of last year’s successful recipients. The library received a grant to support its free 40th Anniversary Messy Play Day.
Toy Library Coordinator Anlina Jones said the event will be a wonderful way to showcase the benefits of the group to the Manningham community.
“We love running messy play events, but it can be costly purchasing the equipment required, so this grant was such an amazing opportunity for us. We can really celebrate the 40 years of play at the toy library,” Anlina said.
Applications for Manningham’s Annual Grant Program are open until 5.00pm, Tuesday 11 March.
To assist groups with their applications, Council will host the following information sessions:
- Grant Writing Workshop, Wednesday 12 February, 10.00am to 12.00pm, Manningham Function Centre.
- Healthy Ageing Grant Information Session, Thursday 13 February, 11.00am to 12.00pm, Manningham Function Centre.
- Online Q&A session, Wednesday 19 February, 4.30pm to 5.00pm.
The sessions are free, but registrations are essential. For details visit the Annual Grants Program page.
