2026-27 Multicultural Events - Round 1

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Eligibility

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This field is read only. The round this submission is in.

Applicants: please note

⚠️Before starting this application form, you must read the Funding Guidelines.

Incomplete applications or submissions after the closing date will not be considered.

🛈 Assistance

🗣️ Translation

Translation services are available for this grant program. If you require translation services, please contact 1800 512 451 and ask for an interpreter.

ℹ️ Multicultural Affairs Queensland

🛈 If you have any questions about the Funding Guidelines, eligibility criteria, application questions, or for any other queries, please email Multicultural Affairs Queensland at funding@maq.qld.gov.au.

Contact officers cannot provide advice on individual applications.

If you do contact us throughout the application process, please quote the application number below:

This field is read only. The identification number or code for this submission.

ℹ️ Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ)

If you need grant writing and project planning assistance, you can visit the ECCQ website for information on upcoming education workshops and to access their Online Learning Hub for courses and resources.

ℹ️ SmartyGrants

If you need assistance with your SmartyGrants account, or for any technical issues, contact SmartyGrants Technical Support on (03) 9320 6888 or service@smartygrants.com.au.

SmartyGrants support desk hours are from 9am - 5pm AEDT, Monday to Friday.

ℹ️ Register with SmartyFile

SmartyFile is a free data repository by SmartyGrants. SmartyFile allows organisations to collaborate with team members, pre-fill information into SmartyGrants forms, and manage, view, search and sort submissions across multiple grant funders in one spot.

Applicants with a SmartyFile organisation profile and appropriate permissions can share an application with other team members of their organisation, and change the owner of the application to another team member.

To learn more about SmartyFile go to https://applicanthelp.smartygrants.com.au/smartyfile/

Confirmation

⚠️Before starting this application form, please confirm the following:

I confirm that the applicant organisation: * Required
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At least 4 choices must be selected. 

Applicant eligibility

This section of the application form is designed to help you, and us, understand if your organisation is eligible for this grant. It is important that you complete these questions first to avoid spending time applying for an unsuitable grant.

If you have any questions regarding the eligibility criteria, please contact funding@maq.qld.gov.au.

The applicant organisation is a: * Required
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Clear the selected value for The applicant organisation is a:
Social enterprises must be listed in either the the Social Enterprise Finder or the Queensland Social Enterprise Council directory.

⛔You are not an eligible to apply if you are:⛔ (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "The applicant organisation is a:" on page 1

  • Unincorporated association without an auspicing arrangement;
  • Individual or Sole Trader;
  • Company limited by shares without ACNC registration;
  • Any other type of commercial entity;
  • Queensland State School;
  • Queensland Government department, agency or statutory authority;
  • Australian Government department, agency or statutory authority;
  • Diplomatic mission, consular post or other representative office;
  • Political party; or
  • Union.

⚠️Important⚠️ (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "The applicant organisation is a:" on page 1

Please note that auspicing arrangements are only eligible if the:

  • organisation being auspiced is an unincorporated association; and the
  • auspicing organisation is an eligible entity listed above.

Other entity types are not eligible to apply under auspicing arrangements.

I confirm that the applicant organisation: * Required
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Clear the selected value for I confirm that the applicant organisation:
All choices must be selected to be eligible

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "The applicant organisation is a:" on page 1

I confirm that the applicant organisation: * Required
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Clear the selected value for I confirm that the applicant organisation:
All choices must be selected to be eligible
I confirm that the auspicing organisation: * Required
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Clear the selected value for I confirm that the auspicing organisation:
All choices must be selected to be eligible

⚠️Your application will be ineligible if you are unable to confirm all of the above ⚠️

Event Eligibility

This section is designed to determine if your event is eligible under this funding round. 

  • The 2026-27 Multicultural Events Round 1 is for events scheduled between 1 January 2027 and 30 June 2027.
  • The 2026-27 Multicultural Events Round 2 is for events scheduled between 1 July 2027 and 31 December 2027 and will open in October 2026.

I confirm that the event: * Required
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Clear the selected value for I confirm that the event:
All choices must be selected to be eligible

⚠️Your event will be ineligible if you are unable to confirm all of the above boxes⚠️