
Below we have collated some of our popular applications.
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Below we have collated some of our popular applications.
Setting up a new business is an exciting and challenging time with many things to consider such as budgets, staffing, branding, operations and marketing. It's important to think about the big picture and how you would like to grow into the future.
Below you'll find a range of resources, tools and information available to support all types of local businesses.
The Manningham Business Team are here to assist you with resources, networking events and various training programs throughout the year.
Have a new business idea? Find out when you need a permit and where you can get advice.
Eastern Volunteers delivers services directly to the community and encourages and supports volunteering in the community.
There are a range of local associations that encourage networking and mentoring opportunities for small businesses as well as annual events and training.
The Arts Grant is a category of the Community Grant Program. The grant allows not-for-profit groups and organisations to deliver arts, cultural and heritage activities reflecting the diversity of the community.
The arts category supports applications that:
The aim of the grant is to:
Applications are open and close on Tuesday 11 March 2025 at 5.00pm
Funding is between $3,001 and $20,000. Allocations are for 1 financial year. There’s no repeat funding.
The estimated allocation for the arts category is $50,000 per annum.
You will have to agree to the terms and conditions of the Community Grant Program too.
Before starting your application, make sure your organisation is eligible to apply.
Confirm that you are applying for the right grant category.
After checking you have got the right category, develop a project proposal that includes:
Before finishing your application, make sure you discuss your proposal with us. Although, you won’t need to speak with us beforehand if you’re applying for the Small Grants category.
We can help you with your application. We can also give advice on how to apply online.
To discuss your application, contact us.
Refer to the guidelines and review the assessment criteria for the relevant category before you finish.
Use the application checklist to help you to prepare your application to make sure you haven’t missed anything.
Having trouble logging into SmartyGrants? Find out how to reset your password.
Subscribe to the Community Grants Program mailing list and keep informed of upcoming grants and community training sessions.
Already familiar with applying for a grant process?
Login to smartygrants.
Grant Finder brings together grants from national, state, and local government along with opportunities from corporate organisations and foundations.
This service is open to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits, and individuals.
Register online to receive email alerts about upcoming funding opportunities.
The Community Development Grant is a category of the Community Grant Program. The grant allows not-for-profit groups and organisations to achieve short to medium term community development outcomes.
The aim of the grant is to:
Applications are open and close on Tuesday 11 March 2025 at 5.00pm
Funding is between $3,001 and $20,000. Allocations are for 1 financial year and isn’t recurring.
The estimated allocation for the community development grant category is $110,000 per annum.
You will have to agree to the terms and conditions of the Community Grant Program too.
Before starting your application, make sure your organisation is eligible to apply.
Confirm that you are applying for the right grant category.
After checking you have got the right category, develop a project proposal that includes:
Before finishing your application, make sure you discuss your proposal with us. Although, you won’t need to speak with us beforehand if you’re applying for the Small Grants category.
We can help you with your application. We can also give advice on how to apply online.
To discuss your application, contact us.
Refer to the guidelines and review the assessment criteria for the relevant category before you finish.
Use the application checklist to help you to prepare your application to make sure you haven’t missed anything.
Having trouble logging into SmartyGrants?
Find out how to reset your password.
Subscribe to the Community Grants Program mailing list and keep informed of upcoming grants and community training sessions.
Already familiar with applying for a grant process?
Login to smartygrants.
Grant Finder brings together grants from national, state, and local government along with opportunities from corporate organisations and foundations.
This service is open to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits, and individuals.
Register online to receive email alerts about upcoming funding opportunities.
The Seniors Club Support Grant is a category of the Community Grant Program. The grant allows seniors clubs to achieve short to medium term community development outcomes.
The aim of the grant is to:
Grant currently closed. Next round opens August 2025.
Funding is up to $8,000. Allocations are for one financial year. There’s no repeat funding.
The estimated allocation for the Seniors Club Support Grant category is $70,000 per annum.
You will have to agree to the terms and conditions of the Community Grant Program too.
Before starting your application, make sure your organisation is eligible to apply.
Confirm that you are applying for the right grant category.
After checking you have got the right category, develop a project proposal that includes:
Before finishing your application, make sure you discuss your proposal with us. Although, you won’t need to speak with us beforehand if you’re applying for the Small Grants category.
We can help you with your application. We can also give advice on how to apply online.
To discuss your application, contact us.
Refer to the guidelines and review the assessment criteria for the relevant category before you finish.
Use the application checklist to help you to prepare your application to make sure you haven’t missed anything.
Having trouble logging into SmartyGrants? Find out how to reset your password.
Subscribe to the Community Grants Program mailing list and keep informed of upcoming grants and community training sessions.
Already familiar with applying for a grant process?
Login to smartygrants.
Grant Finder brings together grants from national, state, and local government along with opportunities from corporate organisations and foundations.
This service is open to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits, and individuals.
Register online to receive email alerts about upcoming funding opportunities.
The Healthy Ageing Grant is a category of the Community Grant Program. The grant allows partnership with community organisations to improve the health and quality of life of older adults in Manningham.
The aim of the grant is to:
Applications are now open and close at 5.00pm on Tuesday 11 March 2025.
Funding is between $3,001 and $20,000. Allocations are for one financial year. There’s no repeat funding.
The estimated allocation for the healthy ageing grants category is $80,000 per annum.
You will have to agree to the terms and conditions of the Community Grant Program too.
Before starting your application, make sure your organisation is eligible to apply.
Confirm that you are applying for the right grant category.
After checking you have got the right category, develop a project proposal that includes:
Before finishing your application, make sure you discuss your proposal with us. Although, you won’t need to speak with us beforehand if you’re applying for the Small Grants category.
We can help you with your application. We can also give advice on how to apply online.
To discuss your application, contact us.
Refer to the guidelines and review the assessment criteria for the relevant category before you finish.
Use the application checklist to help you to prepare your application to make sure you haven’t missed anything.
Having trouble logging into SmartyGrants? Find out how to reset your password.
Subscribe to the Community Grants Program mailing list and keep informed of upcoming grants and community training sessions.
Already familiar with applying for a grant process?
Login to smartygrants.
Grant Finder brings together grants from national, state, and local government along with opportunities from corporate organisations and foundations.
This service is open to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits, and individuals.
Register online to receive email alerts about upcoming funding opportunities.
The Community Partnership Grant is a category of the Community Grant Program. The grant allows not-for-profit groups and organisations to develop longer term community and cultural development outcomes that benefits our residents.
The grant funds strategic partnerships that supports our priorities set out in the:
The aim of the grant is to:
The Community Partnership Grants funding round occurs every four years.
The next funding round will open in 2026
Funding up to $50,000 per year to a total of $200,000 over four years.
The grant will prioritise funding for groups that address:
Subscribe to the Community Grants Program mailing list and keep informed of upcoming grants and community training sessions.
Already familiar with applying for a grant process?
Login to smartygrants.
Grant Finder brings together grants from national, state, and local government along with opportunities from corporate organisations and foundations.
This service is open to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits, and individuals.
Register online to receive email alerts about upcoming funding opportunities.
The Festival and Events Grant is a category of the Community Grant Program. The grant allows not-for-profit groups and organisations to support community led festivals and events that attract visitors to Manningham at key locations.
The grant supports applications that:
The aim of the grant is to:
Applications are now open and close at 5.00pm on Tuesday 11 March 2025.
Funding is between $3,001 and $20,000. Allocations are for 1 financial year. There’s no repeat funding.
The estimated allocation for the grant is $50,000 per annum.
You will have to agree to the terms and conditions of the Community Grant Program too.
Before starting your application, make sure your organisation is eligible to apply.
Confirm that you are applying for the right grant category.
After checking you have got the right category, develop a project proposal that includes:
Before finishing your application, make sure you discuss your proposal with us. Although, you won’t need to speak with us beforehand if you’re applying for the Small Grants category.
We can help you with your application. We can also give advice on how to apply online.
To discuss your application, contact us.
Refer to the guidelines and review the assessment criteria for the relevant category before you finish.
Use the application checklist to help you to prepare your application to make sure you haven’t missed anything.
Having trouble logging into SmartyGrants? Find out how to reset your password.
Subscribe to the Community Grants Program mailing list and keep informed of upcoming grants and community training sessions.
Already familiar with applying for a grant process?
Login to smartygrants.
Grant Finder brings together grants from national, state, and local government along with opportunities from corporate organisations and foundations.
This service is open to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits, and individuals.
Register online to receive email alerts about upcoming funding opportunities.
We are committed to building a better Manningham that works for all. Find information that will help you with your works – no matter how big or small your renovation or building project.
Everything you need for your building, planning, construction and renovation projects.
View all planning applications on our planning applications portal. You can view details of lodged applications such as the location of proposed land development or use and the outcome of any assessment of an application.
View the available options to learn more about your property rates and valuations.
Take a look at the capital works programs we are currently undertaking.
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.
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:
Applications are open and close Tuesday 11 March 2025.
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.
Organisation | Project | Amount |
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Doncaster Community Care and Counselling Centre Inc | Emergency Food Relief | $4,032 |
Kevin Heinze Grow | Growing together: peer group counselling for young carers | $10,000 |
St John Ambulance Australia (Victoria) Inc | CPR training equipment for St John Manningham Division | $6,691 |
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.
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.
ACFE Office Administration and Online Programs
This course will provide technical knowledge and skills required to work in an office environment.
You will develop your skills to deliver professional presentations and create portfolios using a variety of Microsoft Office products.
You will be provided with a Learner Workbook. ACFE funded - 23DSEOFFIESS
Parking is available on site and Bus Route 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road.
We operate and have established a large number of internal advisory groups and other committees. We are also a member of or associated with a number of external bodies and committees.
The table below shows the members appointed to each committee. These appointments are reviewed on an annual basis.
All current appointments were made by Council on 26 November 2024.
Council Committee | Appointee(s) for 2024/2025 | Chairperson Appointee for 2024/2025 |
Arts Advisory Committee | Cr Eltaha | Appointed Councillor |
Audit and Risk Committee | Cr Diamante Cr Lange | Independent Chairperson |
CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee | All 9 Councillors | Mayor |
Disability Advisory Committee | Cr Bain | Appointed Councillor |
Flooding and Stormwater | Cr Lange Cr Conlon Cr Gough | Cr Lange |
Gender Equality and LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee | Cr Mayne | Cr Mayne |
Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee | Mayor | Mayor |
Healthy Ageing Advisory Committee | Cr Chen Cr Bain | Cr Chen |
Historical Societies Working Group | Cr Lange | Appointed Councillor |
Liveable Places and Spaces Advisory Committee | Cr Gough Cr Grivas Cr Chen | Cr Gough |
Manningham Community Fund Grants Panel | Mayor Cr Grivas | Mayor |
Multicultural Communities Advisory Committee | Cr Diamante Cr Eltaha Cr Bain | Cr Diamante |
Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) | Cr Lange | Director City Services or Delegate |
Municipal Fire management Planning Committee (MFMPC) | Cr Lange | Commander
|
Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group | Cr Mayne | A member of the senior leadership team will serve as Chairperson |
Recreation and Sport Advisory Committee | Cr Conlon Cr Grivas Cr Mayne | Cr Conlon |
Manningham Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) | Cr L Mayne Cr Chen Cr Eltaha | Nominated committee Chairperson assisted by Cr L Mayne |
External Bodies | Appointee(s) for 2024/2025 |
Australian Local Government Women’s Association - Victoria (ALGWA-Vic) | Cr Mayne |
Eastern Affordable Housing Alliance (EAHA) | Cr Bain |
Eastern Region Group of Councils (ERG) The ERG works collaboratively on significant issues of common importance and priority through advocacy, integrated planning, shared services and joint procurement to benefit communities of the eastern region. | Mayor Cr Conlon |
Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) | Cr Chen |
Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) | Cr Chen |
Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) | Cr Grivas Substitute Cr Lange |
Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (NAGA) Executive Committee | Cr Eltaha |
Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) | All 9 Councillors |
Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corporation (WMRLC) | Cr Conlon Cr Grivas |
On Friday 8 September our community came together with Mayor Cr Deirdre Diamante to be a part of this glamorous night.
Partnering with MannaCare, the Mayoral Charity Gala has raised awareness and funds for initiatives to support those in our community touched by dementia.
Our partner MannaCare are still taking direct donations.
All proceeds will go to creating a dementia-focused initiative in Manningham.
Donate directly to our partner, MannaCare.
If you have any questions about donating directly, please contact our events team on 9840 9333 or at events@manningham.vic.gov.au
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House and the Warrandyte Arts Association will be joining forces to launch National Recycling Week on Sunday 6 November 2022.
This fun community day has been funded by a Manningham Community Grant and will include:
National Recycling Week, established by Planet Ark in 1996, is held every year during the second week of November.
Excessive consumption is a key driver of environmental change. It points to the need for increased understanding of the environmental impact of everyday items and how we can alter our behaviour and choices. Making our households and communities sustainable will enable us to adapt to a carbon constrained world.
These awards recognise residents who’ve made exceptional contributions to the Manningham community through volunteer, unpaid or paid work.
Meet this year's Manningham Civic Award winners.
Find out how to nominate and how winners are selected.
Anyone can nominate for the Manningham Civic Awards.
To nominate someone for a Civic Award, complete the online nomination form . You can also pick up a hardcopy form from the Manningham Civic Centre.
Nominations must include:
Attach copies of any photos, newspaper articles or documents that support your nominee’s contributions and achievements.
Provide at least one referee to support your nomination.
Each year, Manningham Council selects a judging panel to assess nominations and choose a recipient. The panel consists of three independent people, the Mayor and the Manager of the Grants and Events team.
Nominations for this year's Civic Awards open on Wednesday 22 May and close on Monday 22 July 2024.
Find out who can be nominated and what is required of the winners.
The Citizen of the Year Award is about recognising a Manningham resident who has made an outstanding contribution to improve the lives of our local community.
The Citizen of the Year should demonstrate a least five years of achievement in any field, including:
If you’d like to nominate someone as Citizen of the Year through an achievement made in a paid role, then please show us how your nominee has contributed to our community in addition to their paid duties.
Eligibility criteria
In addition to the general eligibility criteria above:
Selection criteria
The nomination must demonstrate that the nominee has:
The Young Citizen of the Year Award is about recognising a young Manningham resident who has made an outstanding contribution to improve the lives of our local community.
The Young Citizen of the Year should have demonstrated leadership qualities and have inspired others through their actions or by being a positive role model. The contribution can be made in any field, including:
If you’d like to nominate someone as The Young Citizen of the Year through an achievement made in a paid role, then please show us how your nominee has contributed to our community in addition to their paid duties.
Eligibility criteria
In addition to the general eligibility criteria above:
The Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year Award is about recognising a contribution made by a volunteer in the local community. This award honors Doreen Stoves for her inspirational work. Doreen worked for many years at Doncare and dedicated her life to helping others.
It highlights the contribution that is made by volunteers and those who often work behind the scenes to build a stronger and more caring community. The Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year award can be made in any field, including:
If you’d like to nominate someone for an achievement made through a paid role, please demonstrate how they’ve contributed to our community in addition to their paid duties.
The Community Organisation of the Year Award recognises community organisations, clubs or groups who have gone ‘above and beyond’ to improve the lives of the Manningham community. It can also recognise a specific project undertaken in the last 12 months that displays a positive impact to Manningham.
Nominees must be not-for-profit community organisations who’ve made a tangible difference to either:
Eligibility criteria
In addition to the general eligibility criteria above:
The Sports Volunteer of the Year Award is about recognising a Manningham resident who has made an outstanding contribution by volunteering in our community.
This award recognises the contribution made by those who often work behind the scenes to build a stronger and more caring community. This award is specifically for those who volunteer to support sporting groups and clubs within our community.
If you’d like to nominate someone as Sports Volunteer of the Year through an achievement made in a paid role, then please show us how your nominee has contributed to the Manningham community.
At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America's most renowned folk heroes and Texas law enforcement's worst nightmares.
Fearless, shameless and alluring, the Tony-nominated Bonnie and Clyde, from the legendary Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll and Hyde, Civil War, Dracula) is the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire country.
When Bonnie and Clyde meet, their mutual cravings for excitement and fame immediately set them on a mission to chase their dreams. Their bold and reckless behaviour turns the young lovers' thrilling adventure into a downward spiral, putting themselves and their loved ones in trouble with the law. Forced to stay on the run, the lovers resort to robbery and murder to survive. As the infamous duo's fame grows bigger, their inevitable end draws nearer.
Photo by Galean Pitt
Presented by Waterdale Theatre
Supported by Manningham's Community Grant Program.
Caroline Ellen is one of Australia's most trusted parent educators. Through her presentations, podcast, online courses, private coaching, and online membership, she has helped thousands of families build stronger connections. After 15 years of being a social worker specialising in children and families, Caroline has seen first hand what information and support parents really need in order to make changes at home. Caroline delivers difficult, often challenging information in a style that feels relatable, reassuring, and safe.
In Kids, nudes & the internet, Caroline provides practical resources and advice you can put into immediate action. We'll explore what you can do to reduce the risk of harm, and how to take action if things go wrong.
Caroline's advice is clear, actionable, and empowering. Parents walk away feeling more confident about what action they can be taken to protect their children and ensure a safer, stronger future.
This event is proudly supported by Manningham Councils Community Grants Program.
View a list of our closest transfer stations (tips) and recycling centres below.
Check out our A-Z waste and recycling guide or contact us.
We support families with children aged from birth to school age. Our specialist staff will guide you through your early parenting years to provide free support for your child’s development, growth, nutrition and general wellbeing.
Learn more about Maternal and Child Health Services.
To reduce risk of spread of infection, we request that families do not attend if parent or child/ children are unwell.
To reschedule your appointment, please call 9840 9188.
Information for parents with infants and young children relating to MCH services is found at Maternal and child health services - Better Health Channel.
You may also contact the 24 hour Maternal and Child Health Line on 13 22 29 or contact your local GP.
Book your child’s next Key Age and Stage Maternal and Child Health appointment
View all our Maternal and Child Health Centres opening hours and maps
Our parenting seminar series provides parents with the tools to be well informed and involved in their children’s lives.