Apply for Multicultural Inclusion Grant Program in Australia

Deadline: 4-Feb-25

Apply now for the Multicultural Inclusion Grant Program to fund projects that celebrate cultural diversity and enhance social cohesion in the ACT.

Funding Information

• The total funding available under this Program is $197,000.

Priority Areas of Funding

• The 2024-25 Multicultural Inclusion Grants Program has 5 priority areas for projects and initiatives:
  • Collaborative projects, events and programs that strengthen and promote diversity, community inclusion and social connection
  • Raising community awareness of and responding to racism and discrimination
  • Promoting, sharing, and strengthening the value and understanding of Canberra’s cultural diversity
  • Celebrations and observances of significant cultural days
  • Supporting access to services, programs, and information in culturally appropriate ways

Eligible Project

• Eligible projects must:
  • Provide a service/program or event which will be located primarily in the ACT and primarily for the benefit of ACT residents
  • Explain how the program will primarily benefit ACT residents
  • Include all supporting documentation needed for the application.

Eligibility Criteria

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led organisations and people are encouraged to apply.
• Individuals, profit making groups, government entities and registered political parties are not eligible to apply.
• Eligible organisations, partnerships or collaborations can only apply once in the 2024-25 round.
• Organisations can apply if they:
  • Operate in the ACT
  • Are a non-government, legally incorporated entity or supported by an incorporated auspicing association
  • Are a registered not-for-profit or a charitable organisation
  • Have no overdue acquittal obligations for any previous Community Services Directorate grant. All overdue acquittals must be completed prior to submitting an application.
  • Have the qualifications, skills, experience, and reputational standing to manage the proposed initiative or event.

For more information, visit ACT Government.