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Multicultural Community Facilities Grant – Australia

Deadline: 30-Apr-23

The Northern Territory (NT) Government is inviting applications for the Multicultural Community Facilities Grant (MCFG) Program to assist with the renovation and upgrade of existing premises managed and/or owned by recognised migrant and/or multicultural community organisations, with the objective of promoting multicultural diversity in the Northern Territory, as well as supporting sharing arrangements for the use of multicultural facilities.

Consistent with the aim, the program is designed to assist projects that provide improved:

  • venues that will be used to host a range of multicultural events;
  • meeting places to encourage development, expression and promotion of multicultural diversity; and
  • premises available for use by all Territorians irrespective of their cultural and linguistic background.

Funding Information

  • Grants up to $100,000

What can be funded

  • Projects must:
    • be consistent with the aim of the MCFG program;
    • have identifiable outcomes and project objectives;
    • be part of a comprehensive plan to address need(s) identified by the applying organisation/group; and
    • not have commercially-oriented objectives
    • each application should only include one project. If multiple projects are included in one application, it may not be considered, or the applicant will be requested to select the project considered a priority for consideration. Related works for the same project may be considered, however costings must be kept separate.

What can’t be funded

  • Funds CANNOT be made available for:
    • community groups which are not migrant or multicultural based;
    • private-for-profit groups;
    • commercial or business ventures;
    • real estate purchases;
    • upgrades on facilities built in a residential zoning area (residential property); and
    • Government or local government entities facilities

Eligibility Criteria

  • Not-for-profit and charitable incorporated migrant and multicultural community organisations located within the Northern Territory that own and manage multicultural community facilities.
  • Grants are provided to/through incorporated associations to assist the OMA in ensuring that funds are appropriately expended and accounted for once the project is completed.
  • Individuals, government, local government councils and private-for-profit groups are not eligible for funding assistance through this program.

For more information, visit MCFG.