Multicultural projects

The 2017-18 funding round for multicultural projects to be delivered from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019, is now open.

Under this funding round, total funding of $300,000 is available for projects with the maximum grant amount of up to $25,000 available.

Multicultural projects, in alignment with the principles of the Multicultural Queensland Charter, will build community relationships to:

• Celebrate Welcome—engage general community groups (including community associations, service clubs, and sporting groups) in connecting and welcoming migrants and refugees into a wide range of community activities and/or
• Building Opportunity—promote opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to participate and contribute to community projects; support communities to become more cohesive and resilient, and build their capacity to respond to local needs and/or
• Celebrate Diversity—bring people together to celebrate our diversity and build a sense of welcome and belonging for all members of the community. 

Ensure you read the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland grants program’s Funding Information Paper for Multicultural Projects (PDF) ( https://www.qld.gov.au/community/documents/community-organisations-volunteering/funding-grants-resources/cmq-projects-funding-information-paper.pdf ) Funding Information Paper for Multicultural Projects (DOCX) ( https://www.qld.gov.au/community/documents/community-organisations-volunteering/funding-grants-resources/cmq-projects-funding-information-paper.docx ) for information on priorities, funding criteria and what a strong application looks like.

Who is eligible to apply?

Applications are encouraged from not-for-profit, incorporated organisations who have a registered Australian Business Number (ABN) which is not for a commercial entity or individual.

Applications are encouraged from community groups and organisations, community associations including service clubs and sporting groups, and local councils who partner with community groups.

Unincorporated organisations can seek agreement from a not-for-profit incorporated organisation to act as an auspice for the project.

How to submit an application

Applications are submitted online through SmartyGrants ( https://maq.smartygrants.com.au/ ). If you are new to SmartyGrants, you will need to register.

Refer to the SmartyGrants Help Guide for Applicants ( http://applicanthelp.smartygrants.com.au/help-guide-for-applicants/ ) for information on registering and completing your application form.

Please note, you do not have to complete your submission in one go, as long as you have saved a draft copy, you can log-out and return to your submission to complete at any time prior to the closing date.

Ensure you submit the completed application by the closing date as LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

If you have successfully submitted your online application, you will receive an acknowledgement email from SmartyGrants.

If you do not receive an acknowledgement email, your application has not been submitted. Check your application for any errors and resubmit. If your application does not submit, contact SmartyGrants Technical Support on (03) 9320 6888 for assistance.

Assistance available

• If you require additional information about the program or are experiencing difficulties accessing the application after reading the Help Guide, please email Multicultural Affairs Queensland ( mailto:%20MAQfunding@communities.qld.gov.au ).
• If you need advice developing your grant application, or if you require information about other sources of funding, contact the Grants Access Worker at MDA Ltd on (07) 3198 2500 or email ( mailto:mehrang@mdaltd.org.au ). MDA Ltd is a non-government organisation and is independent of the grant assessment process.
•  If you are having difficulties with your SmartyGrants user account or accessing your application once started, please contact SmartyGrants directly:
• Phone (03) 9320 6888
• Email service@smartygrants.com.au
• SmartyGrants support desk hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday
• If you do not have an internet connection or are unable to access the online application form, please contact Multicultural Affairs Queensland on 3027 2474 or email (email: MAQfunding@communities.qld.gov.au) to request a hard copy of the application form. You can post your completed application form to Multicultural Affairs Queensland, Department of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs, GPO Box 806, Brisbane, Qld, 4001.

When do I submit my application?

Online applications must be submitted by midnight on Friday, 9 March 2018.

Hard copy applications must be postmarked by Australia Post before or on the closing date of Friday, 9 March 2018.