• foster cross-cultural connections by encouraging community organisations from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds to work in partnership
• showcase the vibrancy of multiculturalism through festivals and/or events that encourage the participation of the whole community
• demonstrate the benefits of cultural, linguistic and religious diversity to all Victorians

What funding is available?

The total annual budget of the Unity through Partnerships grants program is $1.1 million.  Organisations may make applications for up to $100,000.  In 2011-12 $1.1 million was distributed across 25 grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 in value.

What type of projects might be funded?

Applications will be accepted for festivals and/or events that are scheduled to run between July 2012 and July 2013. Examples of festivals/activities funded through this program in 2011-12 include;

• Significant cultural celebrations that involve participants and attendees from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
• Multicultural music and/or arts events.
• Large scale regional multicultural street festivals involving a range of multicultural organisations.

Information on current grants rounds and general eligibility criteria at http://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au/grants/application-forms