Deadline: 14-Mar-22
The Manningham Council is seeking applications for the 2022 Community Development Grant Program to enable not-for-profit groups and organisations to run programs that support the community in the short to medium term that align with the priorities.
Focuses
This includes activities that respond to the needs of Manningham’s diverse community with a focus on:
- Individuals and community groups who experience social isolation or disadvantage
- Older residents
- People with a disability
- Young people
- Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)
- Women and children experiencing violence.
Aims
The aim of the grant is to:
- respond to a community need with a focus on vulnerable individuals and groups
- be inclusive and allow all member of the community to participate, including targeted responses that helps vulnerable individuals and groups to participate in local activities and opportunities
- foster an inclusive and harmonious community, drawing strength from difference and diversity
- enhance the health and wellbeing of the community
- support a safer and more resilient community
- encourage collaboration between theirselves, groups and organisations for the benefit of the community
- enhance community outcomes through organisational change or development such as capacity building and research.
Funding Information
- Funding is between $3,001 and $20,000. Allocations are for 1 financial year and isn’t recurring.
- The estimated allocation for the arts category is $80,000 per annum.
Type of Activities
Examples of Community Development Grant activities could include:
- A mental health and wellbeing activity that will engage people at risk of social isolation through the delivery of a leadership project that enhances participant connections with their local community.
- A partnership activity that seeks to reduce the incidence of family violence in Manningham.
- An innovative initiative that will increase the community’s understanding of gender equity by delivering a series of interactive and informative workshops to drive cultural change.
- An initiative that supports the most vulnerable in the community that provides enhanced access to food and other personal support.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grant applications must be from:
- A not-for-profit constituted body such as an Incorporated Association or a Company by Limited Guarantee, or
- Auspiced by an incorporated not-for-profit organisation that is able to accept legal and financial responsibility for the grant and activity, or
- A school. Schools are encouraged to partner with community groups in activities that benefit the wider community.
- In addition to the above criteria, organisations must also:
- Be located or deliver activities within the City of Manningham
- Have a public liability insurance policy for a minimum of $20 million coverage
- Determine legislative requirements related to the funded activity. For example, if the funded activity involves contact with children, a Working with Children Check may be required
- Have no outstanding debts to Council
- Provide an Incorporation Number
- Provide an ABN or completed Statement by Supplier form
- Complete a Project Plan
- Complete an Evaluation Framework
- Provide written quotes for all expenditure items over $1000 that are essential for the delivery of the activity
- Apply before the closing date
For more information, visit https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/assistance-and-support-services/grants-funding-and-hardship-assistance/community-grant-program-1