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Multicultural Festivals and Events Program

Grants of up to $50,000 available to support multicultural festivals and events

Multicultural Festivals and Events Program

Status:
Closed
Who can apply:
Not-for-profit groups
Funding:
$5,000 - $50,000

About the program

The program funds community organisations to hold cultural festivals and events for Victorians.

There are two key objectives:

  • ensure Victorians can celebrate and preserve cultures, and share traditions
  • encourage the broader Victorian community to take part in events that further learning, understanding and respect for different cultures and traditions.

Funding available

The program offers grants of up to $50,000 to support activities that promote and foster social cohesion.

Over $1 million will be available through the Regional Multicultural Festivals and Events Fund. This fund supports multicultural community organisations to deliver events across regional Victoria.

There are 3 funding streams:

  • small – up to $5,000
  • medium – between $5,001 and $15,000
  • large – between $15,001 and $50,000

Timelines

  • Applications open Tuesday 18 March 2025.
  • Applications close Thursday 17 April 2025 at 3 pm – the department will not accept late applications.
  • Recipients must hold events between 1 July 2025 and 31 December 2025.

The department will publish successful outcomes and notify applicants in:

  • June 2025 – for July to September 2025 events
  • September 2025 – for October to December 2025.

How to apply

Apply on Grants Gateway 

Program guidelines

Read or download the full program guidelines

2024-25 Application feedback

Use this document as a guide to help you understand the MFE program assessment criteria and improve your future submissions.

MFE 2024-25 Application Feedback
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Guidelines

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