Manningham Council is offering up to $50,000 a year, up to four years, to help not-for-profit groups and organisations deliver services and initiatives that strengthen our community.

Applications are now open for Manningham’s Community Partnership Grant program designed to support organisations achieve long term community and cultural development outcomes.

Manningham Mayor Cr Andrew Conlon said since 2015, our Community Partnership Grant program has awarded more than $6.7 million to 13 partner organisations who provided services that directly benefited people who live, work and play in Manningham.

“Our partnership grants come around once every four years and can assist in providing essential social services and programs to the community, especially where there may be a gap in services,” he said.

“I encourage any community groups or not-for-profit organisations looking to deliver long term programs, projects and initiatives that will enhance the lives of our residents to apply.”

Grant information sessions will be available online and in person to assist community groups in preparing their applications.

Grant applications will close 5.00pm, Monday 27 September.

For more information about Manningham’s Community Partnership Grants program and to register for an information session, visit manningham.vic.gov.au/community-partnership-grants.