The Victorian Government wants everyone to feel welcome and included no matter their background or where they live. This is why the MFE program shares the funding fairly and supports communities that have fewer resources or smaller networks.
The program is open to all eligible community organisations. To make access fairer, the program gives priority to communities that face more challenges when hosting events or reaching audiences
These communities are:
- rural and regional communities
- new and emerging communities
- events that clearly include or engage:
- Women
- Young people
- LGBTIQA+
These communities may sit across multiple priority groups and often have fewer resources and networks. Giving them priority helps make cultural celebrations possible across the whole state and builds stronger community connections.
If your application meets a priority group eligibility, you may receive:
- lower attendance requirements
- reduced or no matched funding requirements
- no maximum funding limit
- a higher score in the “Engagement with priority groups” criteria.
More information is available in the funding stream page that applies to your organisation:
Priority groups
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