Large stream ($15,001 to $50,000)

Eligibility criteriaMetropolitan organisation
or event
New and emerging organisationRural and regional organisation
or event
Minimum attendance1,500600
How funding amounts applyMaximum of $15,001 for 1,500 peopleMaximum of $15,001 for 600 people
Maximum of $20,000 for 2,000 peopleMaximum of $20,001 for 800 people
Maximum of $30,000 for 3,000 peopleMaximum of $30,001 for 1,200 people
Maximum of $40,000 for 4,000 peopleMaximum of $40,001 for 1,600 people
Maximum of $50,000 for 5,000+ peopleMaximum of $50,001 for 2,000+ people $50,001 and above
for 2,000+ people
Match funding required?Yes – you must contribute $1 for every $1 grantedYes – you must contribute $1 for every $3 granted

Not required, but allowed

In-kind contributions required?Yes – up to 50% of your matched amountYes – up to 100% of your matched amountNot required, but allowed
Partnership required?

Yes – mandatory. You must partner with another community organisation.
A partnership letter must be submitted with application.

If you are a metropolitan organisation delivering an event in rural/regional Victoria, you must partner with a rural/regional organisation.

Documents you must provide
  • Project plan (you must use the MFE template available on the website)
  • Total event budget (you must use the MFE template available on the website)
  • Quotes for items $10,000 and more
  • Auspice letter (if using an auspice – New and Emerging Community and Regional Multicultural Festival and Events Fund ONLY)
  • Partnership letter.

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