Multicultural organisations can now apply for grants that will help them purchase new equipment, undertake refurbishments and build new infrastructure.
The $4.55 million allocated from the Federal Government caters to multicultural and community organisations in need of some extra assistance.
The Building Multicultural Communities Program includes two funding streams:
Stream 1: Grants between $1,000 and $10,000 to support non-fixed infrastructure and equipment projects including computers, printers, photocopiers, furniture, kitchen and sporting equipment.
Stream 2: Grants up to $150,000 to support capital works and non-fixed infrastructure including: multicultural hubs, purpose built buildings (e.g. community radio stations, performance studios), meeting rooms that form part of a public building (e.g. community/multicultural).
“This program will provide funding to eligible community organisations that support our multicultural communities and provide local services,” Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Kate Lundy said.
Applications for the funding close at 5.00 pm AEST on June 28. For further information visit the department’s website at: www.immi.gov.au/bmcp