Manningham Council’s Community Grant Program is now open for local not-for-profit organisations or community groups to apply.
The annual grant program supports local groups and not-for-profit organisations offering grants between $3,001 and $20,000 across three funding streams: Community Development, Arts, and Festival and Events.
Manningham Mayor, Cr Carli Lange strongly encourages community groups and not-for-profit organisations to get involved this year.
“We’ve seen some excellent community outcomes from the grant program, and I hope to see more groups and organisations participating in 2024.
These grants strengthen our community and bring us together by furthering opportunities to connect.” Cr Lange said.
Grants can be used to improve or expand existing programs, or launch new initiatives.
Former grant recipient and President of the Doncaster Junior Football Club, Corey Bakes said the community grant program allowed their club to run a ‘Footy for Fun’ multicultural inclusion program for children from diverse backgrounds.
“With the help of a community grant, we were able to reach over 70 children from over 30 different countries.” Mr Bakes said.
The Community Grant Program is aligned with Council’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy to build a healthy, safe, resilient, connected and inclusive community. The three funding streams are designed to support Manningham’s diverse community, bring people together and strengthen relationships.
“Grants also create opportunities for our community to take part in arts, culture, festivals and events. They attract visitors, and support for our local business, benefiting our community as a whole”. Cr Lange said.
Additionally, Council offer Small Grants of up to $3,000 for community strengthening and up to $1,500 for equipment purchases, with applications open all year and assessed quarterly.
Related events
Grant information session - Tuesday 6 February 2024 | 10.00 to 11.00am |Manningham Function Centre, Doncaster.
Grant information session - Monday 19 February 2024 | 6.00 to 7.00pm | Online.
Grant writing workshop – fully booked.
Prospective applicants can subscribe to the grants mailing list or contact the Grants team to receive the workshop recording. Available from Tuesday 13 February 2024.
Bookings for the above sessions are essential to participate.
Grant applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 12 March 2024.
For further information, including grant guidelines and how to apply visit, manningham.vic.gov.au/community-grant-program or call the Grants team on 9840 9333.
