Applications Open For Multicultural Festivals And Events Funding

The Multicultural NSW Stronger Together Grants Program is now open, with Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke encouraging organisations in the local community to apply.

Ms Cooke said the Stronger Together Grants Program would enable successful multicultural and multifaith organisations to access between $5,000 and $20,000 to help organise festivals which celebrate and enhance our state’s cultural diversity.

“Multicultural events are a great way to bring people together, and by backing grassroots groups, we’re helping to strengthen community spirit and celebrate the diverse cultures that make our towns so special,” Ms Cooke said.

“These events also give a real boost to local businesses, with hundreds of people turning out each year — it’s great for our main streets, our producers, and the wider economy right across the electorate.”

Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism, Mark Coure said the continuation of this successful program is thanks to the former NSW Coalition Government’s record investment over two years for our multicultural communities in the 2022-23 Budget.

“Many of our local communities are already home to wonderful and vibrant annual festivals and this funding will go a long way to support existing festivals and encouraging more to occur,” Mr Coure said.

The funding is available for community groups planning to deliver festivals and events between 1 September 2025 and 31 March 2026.

Applications are open now and close 5pm, Monday 7 July 2025.

For more information, visit https://multicultural.nsw.gov.au/stronger-together-events-festivals/