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Strengthening Multicultural Queensland grants open

Applications are open for a $1.7 million grants program for multicultural projects that work to break down barriers and create opportunities for culturally and linguistically diverse Queenslanders.

The Strengthening Multicultural Queensland (SMQ) program will fund projects aimed at boosting economic participation, building community capacity to address issues such as healthy relationships in culturally appropriate ways, and supporting the positive participation of young people in their communities.

The program consists of two categories – Empowering Multicultural Community projects, and Youth and Community Connection projects.

Eligible applicants are invited to apply for one-off funding of up to $100,000 in each category.

Funding was previously distributed under the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland program, which will continue to allocate funds for events and festivals.

SMQ project funding applications are open between Monday, 16 September and Tuesday, 12 November 2024, for projects to be delivered from 1 July 2025.

Community groups, not-for-profit organisations, sporting clubs, youth groups, P&C associations and multicultural organisations are encouraged to apply.

Outcomes are expected to be announced by the end of March 2025.

Applications can be submitted online at https://maq.smartygrants.com.au/ until midnight on Tuesday, 12 November 2024 (AEST).

For more information, visit the Strengthening Multicultural Queensland program.