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Multicultural Celebration Fund

Please Note: Multicultural Celebration Funds have been exhausted for the 2011-12 financial year.

Applications will be accepted from July 2012 onwards.

 

The City of Port Phillip is seeking applications for the Multicultural Celebration Fund to host events that celebrate cultural and / or religious days of significance and the contributions these groups make to the City of Port Phillip.

The purpose of this program is to support small events that celebrate cultural or religious days of significance that aim to:

  • encourage the participation of multicultural groups in celebrating their cultural heritage;
  • promote awareness of cultural diversity, community contributions, mutual respect and understanding amongst the wider community, and
  • empower multicultural communities to participate in Council initiatives and processes.

These small grants are for activities that:

  • Celebrate a specific cultural or religious day of significance,
  • Will be inclusive to all the community and demonstrate the value of Port Phillip's rich multicultural heritage,
  • Increase the participation of and inclusion of communities who may be marginalised, disadvantaged or have special needs
  • Demonstrate consultation with community members that results in activities that are culturally / religiously significant.

Examples of Events Funded by the Multicultural Celebration Fund

  • Greek Easter
  • Passover
  • Greek Independence Day
  • Sukkot
  • Christmas

 

The maximum amount of funding that can be granted is $400 per event.

Applications are open all year round.

Groups and organisations are limited to a maximum of ONE successful application per financial year.

Download Multicultural Celebration Fund Guidelines

Download Multicultural Celebration Fund Application

 

For further details, including links to the application form and guidelines, visit the Funding and Grant Opportunities page.

 

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