A range of grants are available to individuals and community organisations to:
- help Victoria’s multicultural communities celebrate and share their traditions
- foster cross-cultural awareness, understanding and respect
- showcase the vibrancy and contribution of Victoria’s multiculturalism
- build the skills and knowledge of smaller or emerging community groups
- improve community infrastructure for cultural organisations
What role does the Victorian Multicultural Commission play in grants?
The Victorian Multicultural Commission does not administer or award Victorian Government grants in the multicultural affairs portfolio. They are assessed and administered by the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
Applications are assessed by a panel that includes representatives from the Victorian Multicultural Commission and other relevant independent experts. However, grant administration and management remain the responsibility of the department.
Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund
Grants of up to $400,000 are available to support multicultural community groups to undertake upgrades or build community facilities.
Indian Community Infrastructure Fund
The Indian Community Infrastructure Fund (ICIF) supports Indian communities across Victoria to upgrade community facilities.
Community Innovation Grant Program
The Community Innovation Grant Program provides funding to African community organisations and community groups based in Victoria to deliver innovative community projects which support the inclusion and participation of Victoria’s African communities.
Multicultural Festivals and Events Program
Grants of up to $50,000 available to support multicultural festivals and events
Capacity Building and Participation Program
Receive up to $75,000 to build the knowledge and skills of multicultural and faith-based communities across Victoria
Security Infrastructure Fund for multicultural and multifaith communities
Receive up to $75,000 to upgrade and install security infrastructure in existing multicultural and multifaith community facilities
Multicultural Sports Fund Program
Increasing access and participation in sports for culturally diverse communities
Writing applications and reporting on grants
The Victorian Government also provides these resources to understand:
- how to write a good application
- special grants words and terms
- your responsibilities after receiving a grant
- in-kind contributions
- auspice and partnership arrangements
How to write a grant application
Tips to help organisations and community groups write a good grant application.
Grant terminology explained
Definitions of all multicultural grant program terminology
Grants - understanding in-kind contributions
Many grants request a co-contribution from applicants. ‘In-kind’ support is often accepted as an alternative. This includes donated goods, services or volunteer work to support a project.
Multicultural grants auspice and partnership applications
Information organisations need to know when applying for a multicultural grant under an auspice or partnership arrangement.
Multicultural grant recipient responsibilities
Your requirements and responsibilities as a successful multicultural grant recipient.
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