Grants will foster participation and cultural diversity in ACT community


Released 24/11/2017

Over 100 ACT community organisations have received a total of $260,000 under the 2017-18 Participation (Multicultural) Grants Program which highlights and promotes participation, cultural diversity, and inclusion in our community.

The grants program is an opportunity for organisations to receive a small amount of funding which has the potential to be significantly beneficial for the broader multicultural community in Canberra.

A number of organisations received grants to take part in next year’s National Multicultural Festival, including the Pearl of the Pacific Samoan Cultural and Dance Group Incorporated for costumes and accessories, Canberra Punjabi Sports and Cultural Association to promote traditional Punjabi dances and culture, and Canberra Celtic Pipe Band for the Celtic Ceilidh showcase.

Other successful recipients included Bangla Radio Canberra for assistance with broadcasting community radio programs in Bangla, and the Chinese Language and Cultural Association for costumes for cultural performances and celebration of the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival.

The 116 successful organisations received grants under the following categories:

  • participation in the 2018 National Multicultural Festival;
  • community Radio Stations and multicultural community broadcasters; and
  • community participation, social harmony and inclusion initiatives.

The full list of successful recipients is available on the Community Services Directorates website at: http://www.communityservices.act.gov.au/multicultural/programs/grants/participation_multicultural_grants_program

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Rachel Stephen-Smith, MLA | Media Releases

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