ClosedMixedOpen Grant Round 2020-21

Multicultural Media Stimulus Program

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing · Australia

The Multicultural Media Stimulus Program supported the viability of Victoria's multicultural media sector during recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. It provided grants of up to $50,000 for operating costs, production, equipment, and training to help multicultural and multilingual media organisations adapt and continue serving diverse communities.

Official Grant Page

Funding

Up to $50K

Closed

26 Apr 2021

Duration

up to 31 October 2021

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

Must be a multicultural or multilingual media organisation operating in Victoria. Must have a current ABN and have operated in the multicultural media space for more than 12 months. Eligible entity types include incorporated associations, cooperatives, companies, not-for-profits and discretionary trusts. Mainstream media organisations are ineligible; sole traders may apply via an eligible auspice organisation.
Multicultural and multilingual community media organisations operating in Victoria could apply. Mainstream media organisations were not eligible. Eligible entity types included incorporated associations, incorporated cooperatives, not-for-profit entities registered under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) or the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (Vic), companies incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001, and discretionary trusts as defined in the ITAA 1997. All organisations had to be multicultural or multilingual media organisations operating in Victoria, have a current ABN registered as an eligible entity type, have operated in the multicultural media space for more than 12 months, and have no outstanding accountability or final reports for any Multicultural Affairs grants. Both for-profit and not-for-profit organisations were eligible. Only one application per organisation would be considered. Sole traders and applicants without an eligible ABN could apply if supported by an eligible auspice organisation that agreed to manage the grant on their behalf.

What's Funded

Funding could be used for operating costs including up to 13 weeks of salaries, production costs such as printing, equipment purchases, and training and development to help multicultural media organisations manage COVID-19 impacts and recover. Eligible equipment included office equipment, streaming and recording equipment, editing suites, software, computers, digital radio studio equipment, podcasting equipment, and related production tools.

Expected Outcomes

Recipients were expected to improve financial viability, maintain or adapt multicultural media services, increase digital and online engagement capability, and deliver funded activities within the 2020-21 financial year with all funds expended before 31 October 2021.

Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitcompanycooperativetrustsole_trader

Stage

established

Funding Purposes

communitytrainingcapital_expenditureother

Keywords

multicultural mediacommunity mediaCOVID-19 recoverydigital adaptationequipmenttrainingoperating costsVictoria

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Multicultural Media Stimulus Program?

The Multicultural Media Stimulus Program is a mixed grant offered by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing in Australia, providing Up to $50K in funding. The Multicultural Media Stimulus Program supported the viability of Victoria's multicultural media sector during recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. It provided grants of up to $50,000 for operating costs, production, equipment, and training to help multicultural and multilingual media organisations adapt and continue serving diverse communities.

How much funding does the Multicultural Media Stimulus Program provide?

The Multicultural Media Stimulus Program provides Up to $50K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 31 October 2021.

Who is eligible for the Multicultural Media Stimulus Program?

Must be a multicultural or multilingual media organisation operating in Victoria. Must have a current ABN and have operated in the multicultural media space for more than 12 months. Eligible entity types include incorporated associations, cooperatives, companies, not-for-profits and discretionary trusts. Mainstream media organisations are ineligible; sole traders may apply via an eligible auspice organisation.

When does the Multicultural Media Stimulus Program close?

Applications closed on 26 Apr 2021.

What activities are funded?

Funding could be used for operating costs including up to 13 weeks of salaries, production costs such as printing, equipment purchases, and training and development to help multicultural media organisations manage COVID-19 impacts and recover. Eligible equipment included office equipment, streaming and recording equipment, editing suites, software, computers, digital radio studio equipment, podcasting equipment, and related production tools.

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