Multicultural festivals and events help Victorians to learn about our state’s many cultures, to experience different traditions, and to showcase the pride we have in our multicultural society.
Our flagship Multicultural Festivals and Events program provides grants to bring these events to life. That’s why I am so pleased to launch the 2024-25 program with more than $2.4 million available in funding for events delivered between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025.
The Victorian Government recognises that multicultural communities in regional and rural areas can experience barriers when it comes to hosting events that celebrate their culture and traditions. We want to provide opportunities for these communities to come together and celebrate, with more than $1 million available to support events in regional Victoria through the Regional Multicultural Festivals and Events Fund.
For the 2024-2025 program, we are looking for applications that support diverse groups within communities. This includes events by or for multicultural women, young people and people from the LGBTIQA+ community. Supporting new and emerging communities is a key priority for the Victorian Government and communities with large numbers of refugees are encouraged to apply for a grant.
Your events enrich our shared experience as Victorians. They foster connections across cultures and backgrounds. They celebrate the vibrant diversity that makes up our state.
I look forward to attending many of the events we fund this year and into 2025.
Ingrid Stitt MP
Minister for Multicultural Affairs
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