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.