ACT Multicultural Grants Program 2008-09

The aim of the ACT Multicultural Grants Program is to enhance the ACT Community through the development of innovative projects that contribute to sustainable communities by highlighting and promoting cultural diversity and social harmony.

The objective of the ACT Multicultural Grants Program is to assist community organisations in:

• developing initiatives that will advance multiculturalism in the ACT;
• promoting the ACT as a socially cohesive and harmonious community;
• fostering opportunities for community groups to maintain, develop and express their cultural diversity.

For 2008-09, funds will be allocated in accordance with the following priority areas that contribute to sustainable communities in the ACT:

• activities that assist Canberra’s new and emerging multicultural communities to fully participate in Canberra’s community life;
• projects that enhance community relations in the ACT;
• activities (such as production of newsletters) that contribute to information dissemination within the community;
• proposals that enable multicultural communities to express their cultural heritage through participation in the 2009 National Multicultural Festival; and
• projects should also take account of the Government’s broader sustainability commitment by aiming to reduce energy and water consumption, generate less waste and minimise resource use.

For 2008-09, items not funded include:

• the purchase of photocopiers, computers, machinery, stage/venue equipment, vehicles or capital equipment of any kind;
• capital works including the cost of repairs, extensions or renovation to buildings as well as the maintenance or promotion of places of worship;
• ongoing programs or recurrent activities and projects, with the exception of events under the National Multicultural Festival category;
• retrospective costs for projects or activities that have already taken place; and
• projects and events which are run primarily for commercial fundraising purposes (e.g. food stalls during the 2009 National Multicultural Festival).

Who is Eligible to Apply

Any ACT-based community organisation or group that is voluntary or non-profit making and either incorporated, or in the process of becoming incorporated.  If not incorporated, the applicant must be auspiced by an incorporated organisation.

All applicant organisations must have satisfactorily acquitted previous grants.

If your project involves participation in the 2009 National Multicultural Festival, you should discuss it first with the Senior Manager of the ACT Office of Multicultural Affairs on 6207 6014.
 
To apply please download the guidelines and application form on Guidelines and Application Form
 
If your organisation doesn't have an ABN number please fill out Statement by Supplier form and attach to your application.
 
The closing date for applications is 22 August 2008.

Guidelines and Application Form  118Kb

Guidelines and Application Form  164Kb

Statement by Supplier  103Kb

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