This grant is for projects and events in the ACT that celebrate:
– Cultural diversity
– Social cohesion.

The grant promotes:
– Community participation
– Cultural diversity
– Inclusion in the ACT.

Who this is for
– This grant is for organisations to celebrate cultural days and events, and multicultural community programs.

What you get
A grant of up to:
– $3,000 for a cultural celebration
– $6,000 for a community program.

Organisations can apply if they:
– Operate in the ACT
– Are a non-government, legally incorporated entity, or supported by an incorporated auspicing organisation
– Are a registered not-for-profit or a charitable organisation
– Have no overdue acquittals
– Have the right insurance to cover your activity.

Your cultural celebration or community program can focus on one or more of the following:
– Enable Canberra’s multicultural communities to celebrate and mark significant cultural days, celebrations and observances
– Promote community inclusion through cross-cultural and inter-faith engagement celebrations, including Harmony Week
– Strengthen community inclusion, social connection and social cohesion through collaborative programs, projects, and activities involving the wider Canberra community
– Support community inclusion and social connection by providing access to programs and services in a culturally appropriate way (e.g. swimming lessons, literacy classes, safety messages, driving lessons, skills development, social groups)
– Raise community awareness of, and respond to racism and discrimination
– Provide accessible services and programs for people from multicultural communities
– Strengthen and promote Canberra as a Welcoming City
– Support an equitable, harmonious, progressive and unified community across the ACT
– Support and build community connection and resilience.

Click here to view full funding guidelines on the provider’s website.