Community Partnership Grants 2026-2030

This application is for organisations applying for Community Partnership Grant.  Applications are welcome from experienced organisations that can deliver services where there is a clear need in the community

Funding is available for 4 years across three grant streams. You can only apply in 1 grant stream.

• Community Development  - $20,001 to $50,000 per year
• Minor Events - $10,001 to $30,000 per year
• Major Events - $30,001 to $60,000 per year

All applications must be submitted online by 5pm Wednesday 10 December 2025 (AEST).

The Community Grants Team is here to help you with your application. You can contact the Community Grants Team on 9840 9333 or email:grants@manningham.vic.gov.au 

Completing your application:

1.  Prior to commencing your application, please read the Community Partnership Grant  Guidelines to ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria and can apply for this grant.

2.  Collect and attach the following documents:

• ABN Number or a Statement by a Supplier form*
• Quotes for expenditure items over $500
• The organisation’s latest Financial Statement
• The organisation’s current public liability liability policy for a minimum of $20 million (Certificate of Currency)

 * Statement by a Supplier form is available online, go to the following link Statement by Supplier form

Failure to submit the requested documentation will result in your application being ineligible.

• Read the Community Partnership Grant Guidelines including the Project Plan, Evaluation Framework and Budget examples.
• Ensure that you SAVE your work every 10 – 15 minutes when completing your application in Smartygrants, the program does not autosave. You can SAVE and CLOSE the application and come back to complete it later.
• When you have completed your application and checked that it is accurate, you must press the SUBMIT button to lodge your application.
• Failure to submit the requested documentation will deem your application as ineligible. Please note, once your application has been submitted it cannot be changed.

If you are applying for a Community Partnership Grant, you are required to discuss the proposal with Council's Community Grants Team before completing your application. Please call 9840 9333.

As an applicant you must declare if you or any immediate relatives, close friends or club members that have a personal or professional relationship with any Manningham Council staff member. If so, this will then be noted as a conflict of interest.