ClosedNon-Profit2024-26

Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program 2024-26

Victorian Government · Australia

The Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program 2024-26 funds First Peoples, multicultural and multifaith community organisations and groups to deliver community-led responses to racism in Victoria. The program 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

Not-for-profit groups can apply First Peoples-led or community-controlled organisations are eligible under one stream Multicultural and multifaith community organisations are eligible under another stream Projects must deliver community-led local responses to racism
Applicants are not-for-profit groups. The program funds First Peoples, multicultural and multifaith community organisations and groups to deliver community-led responses to racism. Funding is available through 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 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 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.

Expected Outcomes

Funded projects are expected to increase community understanding of racism and anti-racist practices, 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.

Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitindigenous_organisation

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communityother

Keywords

anti-racismcommunityFirst Peoplesmulticulturalmultifaithracism preventioncommunity capacity buildingVictoria

Frequently Asked Questions

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 2024-26 funds First Peoples, multicultural and multifaith community organisations and groups to deliver community-led responses to racism in Victoria. The program supports local anti-racism initiatives aligned with the Victorian anti-racism strategy 2024-29.

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.

Who is eligible for the Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program 2024-26?

Not-for-profit groups can apply First Peoples-led or community-controlled organisations are eligible under one stream Multicultural and multifaith community organisations are eligible under another stream Projects must deliver community-led local responses to racism

When does the Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program 2024-26 close?

Applications closed on 6 Feb 2025.

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 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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