Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program 2024-26

About the program

The program funds First Peoples, multicultural and multifaith community organisations and groups to deliver community-led responses to racism.

It forms part of the Victorian Government’s vision for a more inclusive state under the Victorian anti-racism strategy 2024-29.

There are four key objectives:

• increase broader community understanding and awareness of racism, its impact and the importance of anti-racist behaviour and practices at the local level
• promote awareness and understanding of First Peoples’ history and culture, and the historic and ongoing impacts of colonisation
• support local communities and community organisations to build their capacity to respond to racism and support affected individuals
• improve community reporting of racist incidents and understanding of people’s rights.

Funding available

Over $2 million will be available through the Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program.

Funding will be shared across two streams:

• Up to $150,000 for First Peoples-led or community-controlled organisation local anti-racism initiatives
• Up to $150,000 for multicultural and multifaith community organisation local anti-racism initiatives

Successful recipients must deliver their initiatives by 18 December 2026.

Find out more about funding eligibility in the full program guidelines.

How to apply

Apply on Grants Gateway 

Program guidelines

Read or download the full program guidelines