The Office for Multicultural Affairs is pleased to announce the 2021-22 Participation (Multicultural) Grants Program (the grant program).

This grant program provides funding for projects that celebrate cultural diversity and enhance social cohesion in the ACT.

Eligible organisations, including Multicultural Community Broadcasters and Community Radio Stations, may apply for funding to support the delivery of:

• Community events and celebrations;
• Programs and inclusion initiatives; and
• Projects, programs, and activities to build social connection and community support during the pandemic

Priority will be given to applications that:

• Strengthen and promote community inclusion and social connection through collaborative projects, events and programs;
• Promote, share and strengthen the value of Canberra’s cultural diversity;
• Celebrate and mark significant cultural days, celebrations and observances; or
• Support access to services, programs and information in culturally appropriate ways

A total of $180,000 (GST exclusive) is available for programs, activities and events to be held in 2022.

Please note, the amount granted may be lower than the amount requested to accommodate all successful applications within the total available funds.

Projects, programs, activities, initiatives or events under this grant program will be considered under the following categories:

Cultural Celebrations

Grants of up to $2,000 per community organisation are available to help celebrate and mark significant cultural days, celebrations and observances; and

Multicultural community participation, social connection and inclusion

Larger grants are available for activities to:

• strengthen and promote community inclusion and social connection;
• promote, share and strengthen the value of Canberra’s cultural diversity; or
• support access to services, programs and information in culturally appropriate ways.