Who cannot apply

Some organisations cannot apply for funding under the program.

The following organisation type are not eligible to apply:

  • unincorporated associations (unless applying with an eligible auspice)
  • state and federal government departments, agencies and sports regulatory bodies
  • individuals and sole traders
  • public companies limited by shares (unless they can prove they are not-for-profit)
  • commercial (for-profit) businesses
  • Local Government Authorities (LGAs), including LGA-managed, operated, administered and regulated trusts. LGA’s can act as an auspice for an unincorporated organisation
  • registered public or private primary and secondary schools, preschools, TAFE institutes and universities. Community language schools are eligible and can act as an auspice for an unincorporated organisation
  • organisations that have not followed the rules of previous Multicultural Affairs grants
  • groups delivering projects that are the responsibility of another Victorian Government department
  • hospitals and health service organisations
  • organisations that already receive government funding for a multicultural event between 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.

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