Funding Opportunities

The Mansfield SIAG have provided funding to many different community groups since their establishment.

We believe that by working together, we can make a significant impact fostering a culture of social inclusion, thereby enriching the experiences of community members from a diverse range of backgrounds. SIAG aims to increase social inclusivity in all groups including:

• young people
• single parents
• people who are not in education, training or employment
• people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities
• refugees
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• people with a disability
• LGBTQIA+ communities
• older people

If you are part of a community group or not-for-profit, organising new or existing programs, we invite you to prepare your application for the 2026-27 SIAG Funding Opportunity. 

What funding is available?

Applicants can apply to receive up to $5,000.

Key dates:

Applications open 1 June 2026
Application close 10 August 2026

Key Information 

If you are unsure if your idea/initiative meets the requirements, the guidelines should provide you with all the information needed. See below the initiative funding guidelines.

Eligible projects may include:

• Existing activities looking to increase inclusivity for all groups including, young people, single parents, people who are not in education, training or employment, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities, refugees, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, LGBTQIA+ communities and older people.
• A community BBQ in the Botanic Park.
•  Extending a successful existing event, activity, program for more sessions and / or to other regions within the Shire.
• Activities, events, and programs in outlying communities.
• Improvements to infrastructure to increase all abilities accessibility.
• Creating and distributing promotional materials for activities, events and programs in other languages and formats.
• Monthly social events.

Together, let's work towards building communities where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.

Application Form

Past successful applicants

The 2025/26 successful applicants for SIAG funding opportunity were:

• Arts Council Mansfield - Arty (Arts Recognising Talented Youth) Awards
• Beolite Residents - Thriving Connections
• Bonnie Doon Community Group - Bonnie Doon Youth Group No Serenity
• Code Club Mansfield - Code Club Course Creation
• Gentle Transitions Advocacy & Support - Dying to know day - Advance Care Planning Forum 2025
• MACE - Repair Cafe Mansfield - Strengthening Community Through Connection, - Skill sharing & Sustainability
• Mad Potters - Creating a Warm Welcome at The Clay Stables
• Mansfield Agricultural and Pastoral Society - Crafting Connection - Community Crafts and Cooking Skills Workshops.
• Mansfield District Soccer Club, Women's Social Soccer - Kicking Goals for Inclusion 
• Mansfield Tennis Association, Court Net Replacements 
• Rotary Club of Mansfield, Say No to Domestic Violence (DFV) - Phase 1
• Rural Australians for Refugees Inc, CALD Peoples Gathering
• The Country Women's Association of Victoria - Mansfield Branch, Sewing for Social Inclusion 
• Yooralla Mansfield Community  Hub, Grow to give
• Mansfield District Soccer Club, Social Soccer group, Hiring of facilities and equipment 
• Ancona Hall Social Committee, Community Activities 

The 2024/25 successful applicants for SIAG funding opportunity were:

• Mansfield Living with Parkinson's Support Group - lunch meetings
• MDH Respond Project - Mighty Movers school holiday program
• Mansfield Armchair Cinema - View, Chat and Chew monthly movie event
• Cycling without Age - Contribution to trishaw
• Merton Recreation and Memorial Hall Reserve - Digital Drop in Cafe
• Anglican Parish of Mansfield - Plant and Pick
• Mansfield Badminton Association - Hall hire and equipment 
• The Goughs Bay Area Progress Association - program activities 
• Mansfield Let's Talk - 12 coffee and chat sessions 
• Mansfield Social Table Tennis - 2 all ability table tennis tables 
• Active Dads - Activities program
• Jamieson Community Group - Community welcome package
• Jamieson Community Group - Autumn Festival activities