Multicultural Festivals and Events Program
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
Program guidelines
Information sessions
Online information sessions are available to support organisations who wish to apply for funding.
General session
Date: Tuesday 25 March 2025
Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Rural and regional session
Date: Wednesday 26 March 2025
Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm
New and emerging communities' session
Date: Thursday 27 March 2025
Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm
2024-25 Application feedback
Use this document as a guide to help you understand the MFE program assessment criteria and improve your future submissions.
Guidelines
Updated