Multicultural Grassroots Initiatives – Round 2

The Australian Government has committed $30 million for future rounds of the Multicultural Grassroots Initiatives (MGI) grants program. Round 2 is anticipated to open for applications in late 2025. This grant opportunity is part of the Modernised Multicultural Grant Program, which will run over 4 years from 2024–25 to 2027–28 as part of the Government’s response to the Multicultural Framework Review.

The core purpose of MGI is to enhance the capacity of multicultural community led grassroots organisations to foster a cohesive multicultural Australia by:

• enhancing the capacity of multicultural community led grassroots organisations to foster a cohesive multicultural Australia
• increasing understanding of racial, religious and cultural diversity
• fostering integration through increased levels of social participation by culturally and linguistically diverse Australians
• fostering a sense of community and belonging among culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Applications submitted under Round one will not be revisited; organisations will need to submit a new application when future Rounds open for applications.

Further information regarding this grant opportunity will be published on the Department of Home Affairs website, as well as on GrantConnect, as it becomes available.