ClosedNon-Profit2025-26

Multicultural Capacity Building Program

Department of Premier and Cabinet · Australia

The Multicultural Capacity Building Program supports multicultural community organisations in Victoria to strengthen their capacity and create positive change for communities. It funds capacity building and collaboration activities that improve organisational sustainability and outcomes for Victorian communities.

Official Grant Page

Funding

$1 – $400K

Closed

19 Feb 2026

Duration

1 year

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

Not-for-profit groups only Victorian multicultural community organisations One application per organisation Stream-specific size criteria based on people reached, revenue, and organisational maturity
Applicants must be not-for-profit multicultural community organisations in Victoria. The program has three funding streams: Small Stream for emerging and established organisations that reach less than 250 people and have annual revenue below $100,000; Medium Stream for emerging and established organisations that reach more than 250 people; and Large Stream for established organisations that reach more than 500 people. Organisations can only submit one application. Organisations from prioritised new and emerging communities may be prioritised under the program.

What's Funded

Capacity building activities for multicultural community organisations, including organisational sustainability initiatives, collaboration with government and communities, and related planning and development work.

Expected Outcomes

Stronger and more sustainable multicultural organisations, improved collaboration between multicultural organisations, government and communities, and better outcomes for Victorian communities.

Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profit

Stage

early_stageestablished

Funding Purposes

communitytrainingother

Keywords

multiculturalcommunity organisationscapacity buildingVictorianot-for-profitorganisational sustainabilitycommunity development

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Multicultural Capacity Building Program?

The Multicultural Capacity Building Program is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Premier and Cabinet in Australia, providing $1 – $400K in funding. The Multicultural Capacity Building Program supports multicultural community organisations in Victoria to strengthen their capacity and create positive change for communities. It funds capacity building and collaboration activities that improve organisational sustainability and outcomes for Victorian communities.

How much funding does the Multicultural Capacity Building Program provide?

The Multicultural Capacity Building Program provides $1 – $400K in funding. The typical project duration is 1 year.

Who is eligible for the Multicultural Capacity Building Program?

Not-for-profit groups only Victorian multicultural community organisations One application per organisation Stream-specific size criteria based on people reached, revenue, and organisational maturity

When does the Multicultural Capacity Building Program close?

Applications closed on 19 Feb 2026.

What activities are funded?

Capacity building activities for multicultural community organisations, including organisational sustainability initiatives, collaboration with government and communities, and related planning and development work.

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