Manningham Community Fund is a charitable fund account of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation. The fund is a separate legal entity from the City of Manningham.
The Fund has been established to raise much-needed funds to help community organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR)* status support the needs of people living in Manningham. It does this by encouraging tax-deductible donations, gifts and bequests that build up the fund corpus in perpetuity. Each year the fund earns income (in the form of interest) which can then be available to the community in the form of grants.
The Manningham Community Fund supports and distributes funds to community organisations to create a positive change in the community.
Apply to the Manningham Community Fund
The Manningham Community Fund supports and distributes funds to community organisations in Manningham. It operates under the umbrella of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, which has been supporting charities across the Melbourne metropolitan area since 1923.
The Manningham Community Fund will accept applications for grants up to the maximum value of $10,000. There's no minimum amount you can apply for.
Activities must be based in the City of Manningham.
Funding is available annually to community organisations that have:
- Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status as covered by Item 1 in the section 30-15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
- Endorsed as a Taxation Concession Charity (TCC).
How to apply
Applications are closed and will reopen in 2026
Not for profit organisations with DGR (1) status that deliver activities to benefit the Manningham community will be invited to apply.
Please read through the guidelines to make sure you are eligible to apply.
Subscribe to the Community Grants program mailing list to stay connected and be informed about the latest grants opportunities.
2025 Grant Recipients
| Organisation | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pines Learning Incorporated | Kids Everywhere | $3,690 |
| Manningham Inclusive Community Housing Inc | A Transition and Affordable Homes Facilitator | $9,985 |
| Alex Makes Meals Group Ltd | Meals for Hope: Donvale Community Fridge Project | $8,525 |
Donate to the Manningham Community Fund
Donating to the Manningham Community Fund enables us to offer grants to charitable organisations to create a positive change in the community.
The fund is a separate legal entity from the City of Manningham.
It aims to raise much-needed funds to help community organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR)* status that support people living in Manningham. It does this by encouraging tax-deductible donations, gifts and bequests that build up the fund corpus in perpetuity. Each year the fund earns income (in the form of interest) which can then be available to the community in the form of grants.
* A deductible gift recipient (DGR) is an entity or fund that can receive tax-deductible gifts.
Donate online
Online donations can be made on the Manningham Community Fund Donations page of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation website.
Visit the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation website for more information.
