Applications open on 20 February 2026
Read these program guidelines carefully and:
- make sure your organisation and project meet the eligibility criteria before you start an application
- attend an information session, refer to the
Chinese Community Hall Hire Program page for more details - if you have any questions about your proposed project or the application process, email the Multicultural Affairs Programs and Grants Team or phone 1300 112 755.
Submitting your application
You must answer all the questions. Incomplete applications will not be eligible.
Submit all the mandatory documents. If you do not include all the mandatory documents, your application will be ineligible.
Applications close at 3:00 pm on 30 March 2026.
The Grants Portal, where applications are made, closes electronically at 3:00 pm and so all applications must be completed with all attachments already uploaded before 3:00 pm.
Late applications cannot be accepted.
You will be notified of the outcome of your application once all applications have been assessed.
How to strengthen your application
Applicants to both streams can strengthen their applications by responding carefully to all questions in the application form and helping assessors to understand:
- the purpose of your organisation
- the proposed plan of venue hire(s)
- the activities which will happen during the venue hire(s) and
- the benefits for Chinese community participants from the activities and venue hire(s) proposed.
Applicants to the Large Stream must provide all the mandatory documents (only applications providing all the mandatory documents will be assessed).
Ensure the required Hire Activities Plan template and any supporting documents clearly identifies the proposed hire venue(s), funding sought, date(s) of hire, activities planned and quote information for the proposed hire(s) or a confirmed booking with the hiring organisation.
Information sessions
To support organisations to prepare their applications, the department will hold information sessions delivered as webinars.
Our CCHH information sessions dates have been set for:
Need more information or help?
You can contact the Multicultural Affairs Infrastructure team:
- Email multicultural.infrastructure@dpc.vic.gov.au
- Phone on 1300 112 755 during business hours
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