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Multicultural Business Precinct Revitalisation Program

Small Business Victoria · Australia

The Multicultural Business Precinct Revitalisation Program provides grants to Victorian local councils to improve multicultural business precincts within their municipalities. Funding supports precinct upgrades that boost economic activity, celebrate cultural diversity and improve spaces for businesses and the community.

Official Grant Page

Funding

$50K – $250K

Closed

16 Oct 2025

Duration

up to 17 months

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

Victorian local councils only At least 20% cash co-contribution required Project must be in a multicultural business precinct Support from the relevant business association or local traders is required
Applicants must be Victorian local councils with projects to upgrade multicultural business precincts that are supported by business associations or traders. Councils must be located in Victoria, provide a cash co-contribution of at least 20% of the requested grant amount, ensure the project takes place within a multicultural business precinct, and ensure the project has the support of the business association or local traders. Councils may submit up to 3 applications, each for a different business precinct within their local government area, with only one application allowed per precinct.

What's Funded

Eligible activities include upgrades to visitor spaces, public infrastructure, wayfinding signage, public art installations, shopfront exteriors, and pilot projects that test ideas for larger investments in multicultural business precincts.

Expected Outcomes

Funded projects are expected to improve multicultural business precincts, boost economic activity, support collaboration between councils and traders or business groups, celebrate cultural diversity, and enhance the quality and appeal of public and business spaces.

Key Information

Applicant Types

local_government

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitycapital_expenditureother

Keywords

multicultural business precinctslocal councilsprecinct revitalisationpublic infrastructureshopfront upgradeswayfinding signagepublic artVictoria

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Multicultural Business Precinct Revitalisation Program?

The Multicultural Business Precinct Revitalisation Program is a non-profit grant offered by Small Business Victoria in Australia, providing $50K – $250K in funding. The Multicultural Business Precinct Revitalisation Program provides grants to Victorian local councils to improve multicultural business precincts within their municipalities. Funding supports precinct upgrades that boost economic activity, celebrate cultural diversity and improve spaces for businesses and the community.

How much funding does the Multicultural Business Precinct Revitalisation Program provide?

The Multicultural Business Precinct Revitalisation Program provides $50K – $250K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 17 months.

Who is eligible for the Multicultural Business Precinct Revitalisation Program?

Victorian local councils only At least 20% cash co-contribution required Project must be in a multicultural business precinct Support from the relevant business association or local traders is required

When does the Multicultural Business Precinct Revitalisation Program close?

Applications closed on 16 Oct 2025.

What activities are funded?

Eligible activities include upgrades to visitor spaces, public infrastructure, wayfinding signage, public art installations, shopfront exteriors, and pilot projects that test ideas for larger investments in multicultural business precincts.

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