Applications are open until 5 December 2025.

This grant opportunity provides funding to community-led grassroots organisations with the aims of:

• enhancing the capacity of multicultural community led grassroots organisations to foster a cohesive multicultural Australia
• increasing understanding of racial, religious and cultural diversity
• fostering integration through increased levels of social participation by culturally and linguistically diverse Australians
• fostering a sense of community and belonging among culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Proposals that build understanding between communities and intercultural links across communities are encouraged.

Eligible organisations can apply for grants under two streams:

1. Events: $10,000 - $20,000 (GST exclusive)

Events that showcase elements of cultural heritage to the broader community in order to increase understanding and awareness of racial, religious and cultural diversity, such as:

• Cultural festival or event
• Multicultural festival or event
• Harmony Week event

2. Programs: $10,000 - $80,000 (GST exclusive)

Programs that encourage the social participation of isolated community members and/or facilitate interactions and collaborations among different cultural, ethnic, and social groups to foster interconnections and development of unified relationships, such as a:

• Cultural or intercultural sports program
• Cultural or intercultural art project
• Cultural or intercultural youth, parent, women's or men's group program

The MGI grant program is an open and competitive opportunity.

Visit GrantConnect for further information and to apply.