Senior Citizens Organisational Support grants are part of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship’s Community Grants Program. It provides financial assistance towards the general activities and needs of senior ethnic, multicultural and non-profit community organisations.  The maximum grant available is $5,000 per year for three years.

Senior Citizens Organisational Support Grants may be used for the following:

• Running costs (such as rent, lighting, heating, catering, utilities, telephone, stationery and postage)
• Purchase/hire of minor office equipment, kitchen equipment and other equipment for group activities
• Provision of information sessions/ seminars/training courses.

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