Small Grants (November 2024 - January 2025)

This application is for organisations applying for Small Grant funding of up to $3,000. (If your project requires over $3,000, you will need to apply for an annual grant.) View the other grant categories available.

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

There are two streams available in the Small Grant category:

• Community Strengthening offers funding up to $3,000 for one-off activities that support community strengthening initiatives that improve the quality of life of Manningham residents.
• Equipment Purchase offers funding of 50% contribution of the total cost of equipment up to $1,500. The organisation will need to make an equal or greater contribution. Funding can be used for the purchase of non fixed equipment or minor assets.The equipment will support community strengthening initiatives that improve the quality of life of Manningham residents. 

The Small Grant Program is open all year. The applications will be assessed at quarterly intervals throughout the year.

* To have your application assessed in the next round, you must submit the application online by 5pm on Thursday 31 October 2024 (AEST).

Please note: An organisation can only be funded for one Small Grant application per financial year (1July to 30 June) in either the Community Strengthening or Equipment Purchase category.

Completing your application:

1.  Prior to commencing your application, please read the Small Grant Guidelines 2024. You must meet all the eligibility criteria before can apply for this grant.

2.  Collect and attach the following documents:

• ABN Number or a Statement by a Supplier form*
• Quotes for each expenditure item over $500
• The organisation’s latest Financial Statement
• The organisation’s current Public Liability Insurance certificate (Certificate of Currency) with $20 million coverage

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

Failure to submit the requested documentation will deem your application as ineligible.

3.  When completing your application ensure that you SAVE your work every 10 – 15 minutes as Smartygrants does not autosave. You can SAVE and CLOSE the application and come back to complete it later.

4. When your application is complete and accurate, you must press the SUBMIT button to lodge your application. Failure to do so will deem your application as ineligible. Please note, once your application has been submitted it cannot be changed.

If you would like assistance with your application please contact the Grants Team on 9840 9333 or email grants@manningham.vic.gov.au 

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