Council
26 October, 2024
Grants for a multi-culti community
Community groups hosting multicultural events and programs can apply for grants of up to $100,000.
The Australian Government is dedicating $9.77 million to support multicultural community-led organisations through the Multicultural Grassroots Initiative open-competitive grant opportunity.
The grants will fund projects by grassroots community organisations, including small annual cultural events, festivals and celebrations, community multicultural amenity upgrades, and community programs.
The grant program will run over two years from 2024–25 to 2025–26, targeting multicultural community-led grassroots organisations.
Eligible organisations can apply for grants to assist with:
- Multicultural celebrations
- Multicultural amenities, such as building upgrades, furnishings, and equipment
- Intercultural connections, including sports programs or art projects
Applications are now open and will close on November 4. To apply, visit [Grants.gov.au](https://www.grants.gov.au/Go/Show?GoUuid=e12eb79b-004a-4e72-82ca-d5197a126032).