Multicultural Festivals and Events Program
About the program
The program funds community organisations to hold cultural festivals and events for Victorians.
There are two key objectives:
- ensure Victorians can celebrate and preserve cultures, and share traditions
- encourage the broader Victorian community to take part in events that further learning, understanding and respect for different cultures and traditions.
Funding available
The program offers grants of up to $50,000 to support activities that promote and foster social cohesion.
Over $1 million will be available through the Regional Multicultural Festivals and Events Fund. This fund supports multicultural community organisations to deliver events across regional Victoria.
There are 3 funding streams:
- small – up to $5,000
- medium – between $5,001 and $15,000
- large – between $15,001 and $50,000
Timelines
The department will publish successful outcomes and notify applicants in:
- December 2025 – for events in January to March 2026
- February 2026 – for events in April to June 2026.
Program guidelines
2024-25 Application feedback
Use this document as a guide to help you understand the MFE program assessment criteria and improve your future submissions.
MFE 2024-25 Application Feedback
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Guidelines
Updated