Multicultural Capacity Building Program Guidelines

• Message from the Minister for Multicultural

  The Victorian Government recognises that strengthening the work of multicultural organisations and their capacity to engage with government and communities is vital.

• What is the Multicultural Capacity Building Program

  The Multicultural Capacity Building Program (MCBP) supports multicultural community organisations in Victoria to strengthen their capacity and continue to create positive change for communities.

• Who can or cannot apply

  Understand whether or not your organisation is eligible for the Multicultural Capacity Building Program.

• What activities can or cannot be funded

  Learn what activities are funded under the Multicultural Capacity Building Program

• Mandatory documents

  Understand all the mandatory documents you need available for each stream of funding in the Multicultural Capacity Building Program

• How your application will be assessed

  Your application should explain how your project will build your organisation’s capacity or support its day-to-day operations

• Submitting your application

  Make sure you follow this guidance before submitting your application to the Multicultural Capacity Building Program.

• Successful grant recipients

  Understand the requirements if your application to the Multicultural Capacity Building Program is successful.

• Goods and Services Tax (GST) and grants awarded under this program

  The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) considers grants and sponsorships as taxable income. The ATO can help with information on tax, including GST.

• More information and help

  Visit the Multicultural grant resources website page for other resources, including how to write a grant application and grant terminology.

• Program definitions and abbreviations

  Understand key terminology related to the Multicultural Capacity Building Program.

Updated 15 January 2026