Round one of the Multicultural Festivals and Events Program is now open and the State Government is encouraging organisations to apply for funding for events held between 1 July 2020 and 31 December 2020.
Small grants up to $2,000 (community stream) and large grants between $7,000 and $70,000 (partnerships stream) are available.
An information session about the program will be held from 12.30pm-2.30pm on Tuesday 11 February at the Shepparton Library, 41-42 Marungi Street, Shepparton.
Attendees will have the opportunity to get informed about the program, answer questions with grants experts from the Multicultural Affairs division of the Department of Premier and Cabinet and access assistance with their application, including grant writing tips and skills. Interested organisations can register for the session online –https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-information-session-multicultural-festivals-and-events-grants-tickets-90746000731
It’s important that all Victorians can share their heritage and embrace diversity, with the program having previously supported a range of events, like food festivals, art and cultural performances as well as popular street festivals.
Minister for Multicultural, Affairs Richard Wynne on launching the program said, “I strongly encourage multicultural communities in rural and regional Victoria and all new and emerging communities to apply.
“By generously sharing your culture, you directly contribute to making Victoria a diverse and welcoming place.”
The program is particularly keen to hear from new applicants, those in regional areas and from new and emerging communities.
Applications close on 10 March 2020. For more information or to apply, visit vic.gov.au/multicultural-festivals-and- events-program.
