Multicultural and multifaith community groups in the Heathcote are encouraged to apply for a share in $500,000 to deliver grassroots Festivals and Events that foster community harmony and celebrate cultural diversity in 2024-2025.
Eligible organisations can apply for grants of between $5,000 and $20,000 to help organise festivities that celebrate and embrace our state’s vibrant cultural diversity.
Every year hundreds of grassroots not-for-profit organisations across NSW use the Festival and Event grants to celebrate their cultural heritage and share food, music and entertainment with everyone in the community.
Multicultural NSW administers the grants on behalf of the NSW Government.
The festivals and events are scheduled to run between 1 March and 31 July 2025.
The grants remain open until Friday 11 October, 5pm and an information session is planned for 3 October, 11am.
For more information or to apply, visit https://multicultural.nsw.gov.au/stronger-together-events-festivals/
Quotes Attributable to NSW Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper:
“These celebrations not only serve to showcase the vibrancy and richness of NSW communities for all to share and appreciate, but they are also integral to the success of our state.”
“Cultural diversity is a precious part of our identity and way of life in NSW and something we should not take for granted.”
“I encourage all community events organisers in NSW interested in delivering festivals and events that support community harmony in 2025 to apply!”
Quotes Attributable to Maryanne Stuart, Member for Heathcote:
“Our local multicultural and multifaith communities in Heathcote are a vibrant and integral part of who we are, and these grants offer a fantastic opportunity to celebrate that diversity.”
“I strongly encourage local community groups to apply for these grants to help bring people together and showcase the rich cultural traditions that make our community so special.”
“Events like these foster community harmony and are a wonderful way for everyone to experience and enjoy the cultural diversity that strengthens our local community.”
