Multicultural Festivals and Events Program

Grants of up to $50,000 available to support multicultural festivals and events

Multicultural Festivals and Events Program

Status:
Open, closes 17 April 2026
Who can apply:
Not-for-profit groups
Funding:
$5,000 - $50,000

About the program

The program funds community organisations to hold cultural festivals and events for Victorians.

There are two key objectives:

  • to help Victorians celebrate and preserve cultures, and share traditions
  • to encourage all Victorians to take part in cultural events and develop understanding and respect for different cultures

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:

  1. Small stream (up to $5000)
  2. Medium stream ($5,001 to $15,000)
  3. Large stream ($15,001 and over)

2026-27 Round 1 Timelines

  • Applications open Thursday 19 March 2026.
  • Applications close Friday 17 April 2026 at 3 pm.
  • The department will publish successful outcomes and notify applicants in:
    • June 2026 - for July to September 2026 events
    • September 2026 - for October to December 2026 events.

Information sessions

To support with the application process, recordings of the information sessions are now available below:

Metropolitan organisations or events

Rural and regional organisations or events

New and emerging communities

Program guidelines

Read or download the full program guidelines

Apply now

Submit an application

Guidelines

Updated

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