Government of South Australia is currently accepting applications for its Multicultural Festival Grants 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Government of South Australia Multicultural Festival Grants
The Multicultural Festival Grants 2026, offered by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, support multicultural community organisations to actively participate in the annual Multicultural Festival. The grants aim to celebrate cultural diversity and encourage engagement through a variety of performances and activities.
Benefits of Government of South Australia Multicultural Festival Grants
- Performance Grants: up to $500
- Activity Grants: up to $500
- Stall Grants: up to $300
- Food Stall Grants: up to $300
- Cultural Displays / Small Demonstrations: up to $250
Government of South Australia Multicultural Festival Grants Requirements
Who can apply;
To be eligible for funding, multicultural organisations must:
- be non-government and not-for-profit, and
- incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1985, or
- an Australian Public Company Limited by Guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001, or
- a Statutory Authority established through an Act, or
- registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission with a comparable legal status.
- have a registered Australian Business Number (ABN)
- provide satisfactory evidence that their core purpose is to deliver initiatives, services, or support for culturally and linguistically diverse communities in South Australia
- be South Australian based
Not for profit multicultural groups that are unincorporated or do not have an ABN may be sponsored by an eligible multicultural organisation who applies on their behalf.
There is no limit to the number of times an eligible organisation may sponsor other organisations.
Who can not apply;
The following are ineligible for funding:
- organisations that have outstanding acquittal reports for previously awarded grants
- educational institutions or related representative bodies, e.g., schools and/or their parents’ associations, universities, and for-profit childcare centres
- individuals or organisations applying on behalf of an individual
- Commonwealth, state or local government department and agencies
- organisations that have demonstrated religious or political advocacy that is not aligned with intercultural cohesion.
What applications will not be accepted;
The following will not be supported:
- activities primarily aimed at meeting religious or political advocacy that do not advance the interests of an inclusive and cohesive Australian society
- political activities
- engaging in, or promoting/demonstrating, activities that are deemed unlawful
- engaging in, or promoting/demonstrating, activities that may be a risk to public safety
- engaging in, or promoting/demonstrating, activities that have potential to cause damage to the Government Parties reputation.
Application Date and Process
Before you apply:
Apply online now for a performance grant(external site)
Apply online now for an activity grant(external site)
Apply online now for a stall grant(external site)
Application Deadline
17 May, 2026
Opportunity Application
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Government of South Australia Multicultural Festival Grants
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