Appendix 1: MFE Checklist

Criteria	Guideline section	You must check yes to all to be eligible
All streams
Does your event meet program objective 1?	What is the multicultural festivals and events program?	Yes or No
Does your event meet program objective 2?	What is the multicultural festivals and events program?	Yes or No
Is your organisation type eligible?	Who can apply Who cannot apply	Yes or No
Do your activities meet the program activity requirements?	What events and activities can be funded What types of events and activities are not funded	Yes or No
Are all event costs supported?	What costs are supported? What costs are not supported?	Yes or No
Does your event meet the attendance threshold for the stream selected and the amount requested?	Small stream (up to $5000) Medium stream ($5,001 to $15,000) Large stream ($15,001 to $50,000)	Yes or No
Does you have any overdue final reports?	Who can apply	Yes or No
Have you attached an auspice letter (if using an auspice)?	Who can apply	Yes or No
Have you attached documentation to prove a social enterprise status (if necessary)?	Who can apply	Yes or No
Has the online application form been completed and submitted before 3pm on 17 April 2026 (for Round 1 applications)?		Yes or No
Medium stream only
Have you attached the project plan (you must use the template available online)?	Medium stream ($5,001 to $15,000) How will your application be assessed?	Yes or No
Large stream only
Have you attached the project plan (you must use the template available online)?	Large stream ($15,001 to $50,000) How will your application be assessed?	Yes or No
Have you attached the budget (you must use the template available online)?	Large stream ($15,001 to $50,000) How will your application be assessed?	Yes or No
Have you attached the quotes for items $10,000 and more?	Large stream ($15,001 to $50,000) Matched Funding, Quotes and Partnership explained	Yes or No
Have you attached a partnership letter that has: the partner organisation’s name and ABN is signed by someone who is authorised to sign for that organisation has a clear description of what the partner will do, including roles and responsibilities in planning and delivering the event.	Large stream ($15,001 to $50,000) Matched Funding, Quotes and Partnership explained	Yes or No

Updated 19 March 2026