| Eligibility criteria | Metropolitan organisation or event | New and emerging organisation | Rural and regional organisation or event |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFE Objective | The event must meet and clearly demonstrate alignment with both program objectives. | ||
| Minimum attendance | 1,500 | 600 | |
| How funding amounts apply | Maximum of $15,001 for 1,500 people | Maximum of $15,001 for 600 people | |
| Maximum of $20,000 for 2,000 people | Maximum of $20,000 for 800 people | ||
| Maximum of $30,000 for 3,000 people | Maximum of $30,000 for 1,200 people | ||
| Maximum of $40,000 for 4,000 people | Maximum of $40,000 for 1,600 people | ||
| Maximum of $50,000 for 5,000+ people | Maximum of $50,000 for 2,000+ people | $50,001 and above for 2,000+ people | |
| Matched funding required? | Yes – you must contribute $1 for every $1 granted | Yes – you must contribute $1 for every $3 granted | Not required, but allowed
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| In-kind contributions allowed? | Yes – up to 50% of your matched amount | Yes – up to 100% of your matched amount | Not required, but allowed |
| Partnership required? | Yes – mandatory. You must partner with another community organisation in the planning and delivery of the event. A partnership letter that shows how your partner organisation will help deliver the event must be submitted with your application. If you are a metropolitan organisation delivering an event in rural/regional Victoria, to be eligible for the RMFEF you must partner with a rural/regional multicultural organisation and provide a partnership letter from your regional partner organisation. | ||
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