ClosedNon-Profit2025-26

2025-26 Multicultural Seniors Support Program

Victorian Government · Australia

The Victorian Government is providing a 2025-26 funding extension for eligible multicultural seniors' organisations previously funded under the 2021-2025 Multicultural Seniors Support Program. The funding supports activities that reduce isolation and foster community connections for seniors from multicultural backgrounds.

Funding

$2K – $2K

Duration

2025-26 financial year

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

Must be a not-for-profit multicultural seniors' organisation supporting seniors from multicultural backgrounds Must be a previous recipient of the 2021-2025 Multicultural Seniors Support Program Must have a current ABN and an eligible incorporated legal structure Must have submitted required 2021-2025 financial/final reports and have no overdue reports
Eligible applicants must be multicultural seniors' groups whose main purpose is to support seniors from multicultural backgrounds, meet at least once per month in person or virtually, and have at least 50% of members over 60 years old. Groups must have at least 20 members if based in metropolitan Melbourne or 15 members if based in regional Victoria, unless they are part of new and emerging communities. Applicants must be not-for-profit organisations with a current Australian Business Number, be an Incorporated Association, a Company Limited by Guarantee or similar type of organisation, provide at least two active email addresses, have met the terms and conditions of any previous grants from the Multicultural Affairs portfolio, and have no overdue reports with the Multicultural Affairs portfolio. This round is a targeted direct funding offer only for previous recipients of the 2021-2025 Multicultural Seniors Support Program, and organisations must have provided all required financial reporting and the final report for 2021-2025 to be eligible.

What's Funded

Social and cultural activities, improving seniors' digital accessibility and literacy, providing practical support, purchasing essential equipment and resources, and covering running costs.

Expected Outcomes

Reduced isolation among multicultural seniors, stronger community connections, improved digital accessibility and literacy, and delivery of practical support through eligible multicultural seniors' organisations.

Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profit

Stage

established

Funding Purposes

communitytrainingother

Keywords

multicultural seniorscommunity connectionssocial inclusionseniorsdigital literacypractical supportnot-for-profitVictoria

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2025-26 Multicultural Seniors Support Program?

The 2025-26 Multicultural Seniors Support Program is a non-profit grant offered by Victorian Government in Australia, providing $2K – $2K in funding. The Victorian Government is providing a 2025-26 funding extension for eligible multicultural seniors' organisations previously funded under the 2021-2025 Multicultural Seniors Support Program. The funding supports activities that reduce isolation and foster community connections for seniors from multicultural backgrounds.

How much funding does the 2025-26 Multicultural Seniors Support Program provide?

The 2025-26 Multicultural Seniors Support Program provides $2K – $2K in funding. The typical project duration is 2025-26 financial year.

Who is eligible for the 2025-26 Multicultural Seniors Support Program?

Must be a not-for-profit multicultural seniors' organisation supporting seniors from multicultural backgrounds Must be a previous recipient of the 2021-2025 Multicultural Seniors Support Program Must have a current ABN and an eligible incorporated legal structure Must have submitted required 2021-2025 financial/final reports and have no overdue reports

What activities are funded?

Social and cultural activities, improving seniors' digital accessibility and literacy, providing practical support, purchasing essential equipment and resources, and covering running costs.

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