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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