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Key dates and funding

This page outlines the key dates for the Chinese Community Centre EOI process and how much funding is available.

Timeline

  • Stage 1 applications open

    6 August 2025

  • Stage 1 applications close

    17 September 2025

  • Stage 1 applications assessed

    September/October 2025

  • Invitation to shortlisted organisations

    October 2025

    Please note: Stage 2 exact dates are not yet confirmed.

Funding available

If a suitable organisation can be identified, they will be offered up to $2.4 million towards the infrastructure costs of their proposed project.

Matched and additional funding requirements

The successful applicant(s) will be required to contribute a minimum equivalent amount in matched funding to the construction of the community centre (50% grant : 50% applicant funding contribution) and then the applicant organisation will fund any additional project funding requirements). Applicant organisations are also responsible for any costs exceeding the grant and matched funding amounts.

Applicants invited to Stage 2 must demonstrate they can access the matched funding contribution and have a project financial plan when submitting the Stage 2 application.

Supporting Chinese community diversity

Program funding aims to recognise and support diversity and encourage organisations to take an inclusive, intersectional approach in proposals.

There is an expectation that all applicants consider the diverse needs and experiences of community members including, for example, Chinese Victorian women, seniors, LGBTIQA+ people, youth, and children.

Applications which clearly outline how their proposal is inclusive of the whole Chinese community will be considered positively.

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