Deadline: 31-Jan-25
The Manningham Council has launched the Small Grant Program to enable not-for-profit groups and organisations to deliver one-off, innovative activities and minor equipment purchases that support community strengthening initiatives and enhance the quality of life of Manningham residents.
Aims
- The aim of the grant is to:
- respond to community needs
- assist with community participation in local activities and improve access for individuals and groups with having high needs
- grow local network development and partnerships
- provide opportunities for growing new skills for members of the community.
Categories
- There are two streams in the Small Grants category:
- Community Strengthening
- Equipment Purchase
Funding Information
- Community Strengthening stream: Funding up to $3,000
- Equipment Purchase stream: Funding of up to $1500
Eligible Activities
- Examples of Small Grant activities could include:
- A series of workshops for women from diverse cultural backgrounds to learn self-defence.
- A walking program that encourages children, parents, grandparents and carers to keep fit and stay connected.
- Purchase of safety equipment to assist an environmental group to plant and work in open spaces.
- A pilot project for a new idea with potential for strong community benefit.
- Enhance community access to programs and information.
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
- A community group/organisation 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 Manningham
- determine and adhere to legislative requirements related to the funded activity.
- have no outstanding debts to Council
- provide an Incorporation Number
Ineligibility Criteria
- Applicants will not be eligible for funding if they are:
- an individual
- a community organisation that is unincorporated, unless they partner with a not-for-profit incorporated organisation (“auspice”)
- a for-profit organisation
For more information, visit Manningham Council.