Multicultural Festival - with PM of Solomon Islands 180813Local multicultural groups should consider applying for State Government funding for events which promote greater understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity.

Applications opened yesterday for grants of up to $20,000 under the Valuing Diversity program for multicultural community events to be held in 2015. 

Funding for events under the Valuing Diversity program will be available in two categories – Signature Events and Culturally Diverse Events – providing grants up to $20,000 and $10,000 respectively.

Signature events are major events multicultural festivals around the state which will generally have a proven track record of large attendance and community involvement.

Culturally Diverse Events are events which promote broader acceptance and understanding of the culture and heritage of small and emerging cultural communities.

Queensland has a richly diverse ethnic composition, and the Queensland Government wants to be sure that diversity is recognised and celebrated in appropriate ways right across the state.

Funding will support celebrations of cultural diversity and the promotion of its benefits to Queensland.

 These community-based events give people the chance to share, acknowledge and respect our differences.

 Events with involvement from local councils and can demonstrate wide community involvement are especially welcome.

The Queensland Government is committed to supporting the development of strong multicultural communities in all areas of Queensland.

The multicultural grants program ensures Queenslanders have the opportunity to celebrate the state’s wealth of cultural diversity through a variety of great events. 

Applications close on Friday 22 August. For more information, go to this link.