ClosedNon-Profit2024-26
Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program 2024-26
Victorian Government · Australia
The Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program funds First Peoples, multicultural and multifaith community organisations and groups to deliver community-led responses to racism in Victoria. It supports local anti-racism initiatives aligned with the Victorian anti-racism strategy 2024-29.
Funding
Up to $150K
Closed
6 Feb 2025
Duration
up to 22 months
Location
Victoria
Who Can Apply
• Applicants are not-for-profit groups
• Eligible applicants include First Peoples organisations and groups
• Eligible applicants include multicultural community organisations and groups
• Eligible applicants include multifaith community organisations and groups
• One stream is for First Peoples-led or community-controlled organisations
• Full eligibility requirements are provided in the program guidelines
Applicants are described as not-for-profit groups. The program funds First Peoples, multicultural and multifaith community organisations and groups. Funding is shared across two streams: First Peoples-led or community-controlled organisation local anti-racism initiatives, and multicultural and multifaith community organisation local anti-racism initiatives. Full eligibility details are stated to be available in the program guidelines.
What's Funded
Community-led local anti-racism initiatives delivered by First Peoples-led or community-controlled organisations, and by multicultural and multifaith community organisations. Activities may include awareness raising, education about racism and anti-racist behaviour, promoting understanding of First Peoples' history and culture, building community capacity to respond to racism, and improving reporting of racist incidents and understanding of rights.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Funded projects are expected to increase community understanding of racism and anti-racist behaviour, improve awareness of First Peoples' history and the impacts of colonisation, strengthen local capacity to respond to racism and support affected individuals, and improve reporting of racist incidents and understanding of rights. Successful recipients must deliver their initiatives by 18 December 2026.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
non_profitindigenous_organisation
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communityother
Keywords
anti-racismcommunityFirst Peoplesmulticulturalmultifaithracism preventioncommunity capacity buildingVictoria
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program 2024-26?
The Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program 2024-26 is a non-profit grant offered by Victorian Government in Australia, providing Up to $150K in funding. The Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program funds First Peoples, multicultural and multifaith community organisations and groups to deliver community-led responses to racism in Victoria. It supports local anti-racism initiatives aligned with the Victorian anti-racism strategy 2024-29.
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How much funding does the Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program 2024-26 provide?
The Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program 2024-26 provides Up to $150K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 22 months.
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Who is eligible for the Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program 2024-26?
- Applicants are not-for-profit groups
- Eligible applicants include First Peoples organisations and groups
- Eligible applicants include multicultural community organisations and groups
- Eligible applicants include multifaith community organisations and groups
- One stream is for First Peoples-led or community-controlled organisations
- Full eligibility requirements are provided in the program guidelines
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When does the Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program 2024-26 close?
Applications closed on 6 Feb 2025.
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What activities are funded?
Community-led local anti-racism initiatives delivered by First Peoples-led or community-controlled organisations, and by multicultural and multifaith community organisations. Activities may include awareness raising, education about racism and anti-racist behaviour, promoting understanding of First Peoples' history and culture, building community capacity to respond to racism, and improving reporting of racist incidents and understanding of rights.
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