- Date:
- 6 Mar 2024
Message from the Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Multicultural festivals and events encourage Victorians to learn about our state’s many cultures, to experience different traditions, and to showcase the pride we have in our multicultural society.
What is the 2025–26 Multicultural Festivals and Events Program?
The program offers grants up to $50,000 to support activities that promote and foster social cohesion.
Values of funded festivals and events
Events funded by the MFE Program must be respectful and open to all Victorian communities to attend.
Funding priorities
Funding to rural and regional communities, and new and emerging communities is a priority.
Who can apply
Information about the eligibility requirements for the program.
Who cannot apply
Some organisations cannot apply for funding under the program.
What types of events and activities are funded?
The program can fund standalone events or a series of events.
What types of events and activities are not funded?
Read about the types of activities that are not eligible for funding under the program.
What costs are supported?
Read about the costs that the funding program supports.
What costs are not supported?
The costs that are not supported under the funding program.
Small stream (up to $5000)
A funding stream for smaller events.
Medium stream ($5,001 to $15,000)
Funding in the medium stream is competitive and for larger events.
Large stream ($15,001 to $50,000)
Funding in this stream is competitive and for events that have broad reach across Victoria.
Mandatory documentation requirements for medium and large stream
For medium and large stream applications to be eligible, you must attach evidence of expenditure for all budget items of $10,000 and over.
How are medium and large stream applications assessed?
All eligible medium and large stream applications are subject to a competitive process.
Assessment process overview
All applications undergo an eligibility assessment. Medium and large stream applications also undergo an assessment of the responses to the criteria.
Submitting your application
What you can expect from the application process.
Successful grant recipients
If successful, your organisation must enter into a funding agreement, consider GST implications for your organisation and submit a final report.
Do you need more information or help?
You can attend an information session, contact the Multicultural Affairs team or read more online.
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