The Unity Through Partnerships grants program is a cultural grant opportunity with a focus on festivals:
The Unity Through Partnerships Grants Program opened on 13 January 2014, and will close on 28 February 2014.
Administered by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship, the Unity Through Partnerships Grants Program provides funding of up to $100,000 for projects undertaken in partnership by two or more of Victoria’s diverse ethnic, cultural and religious communities, culminating in a public festival, event or gathering that:
· fosters cross-cultural connections by encouraging community organisations from different cultural, religious and linguistic backgrounds to work in partnership on a joint project;
· showcases the vibrancy of multiculturalism through festivals and/or events that encourage the participation of the whole community;
· demonstrates the benefits of cultural, linguistic and religious diversity to the broader Victorian community;
· builds the capacity and experience of participating community organisations through mutual support, skills development, knowledge sharing and mentoring between partnering organisations;
· develops sustainable relationships between partner organisations with a view to maintaining partnerships after the completion of the project;
· provides opportunities for meaningful and sustainable participation and engagement of a wide range of Victorians, with emphasis on new and emerging communities or groups currently under-represented in community activities; and
· promotes education and awareness of racial and religious diversity and acceptance in Victoria.
What funding is available?
The Unity Through Partnerships Grants Program opened on 13 January 2014, and will close on 28 February 2014.
Administered by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship, the Unity Through Partnerships Grants Program provides funding of up to $100,000 for projects undertaken in partnership by two or more of Victoria’s diverse ethnic, cultural and religious communities, culminating in a public festival, event or gathering that:
· fosters cross-cultural connections by encouraging community organisations from different cultural, religious and linguistic backgrounds to work in partnership on a joint project;
· showcases the vibrancy of multiculturalism through festivals and/or events that encourage the participation of the whole community;
· demonstrates the benefits of cultural, linguistic and religious diversity to the broader Victorian community;
· builds the capacity and experience of participating community organisations through mutual support, skills development, knowledge sharing and mentoring between partnering organisations;
· develops sustainable relationships between partner organisations with a view to maintaining partnerships after the completion of the project;
· provides opportunities for meaningful and sustainable participation and engagement of a wide range of Victorians, with emphasis on new and emerging communities or groups currently under-represented in community activities; and
· promotes education and awareness of racial and religious diversity and acceptance in Victoria.
What funding is available?
The total annual budget of the UTP Grants Program is $1.1 million. Organisations may make applications for up to $100,000. In previous rounds, grants have ranged between $5,000 and $100,000, with an average grant size of approximately $30,000. Applications will be accepted for festivals and/or events that are scheduled to run between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015.
What is the application process?
Read the Unity Through Partnerships Grants Program Guidelines attached to this email carefully, to ensure your project strongly aligns with the objectives of the program. Visit www.multicultural.vic.gov.au/grants for more information.
From 13 January 2014 applications can be submitted in electronic format (preferred) or hardcopy:
Online (from 13 January 2014): http://omac.smartygrants.com.au/unitythroughpartnerships201415
By mail: Office of Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship
Unity Through Partnerships Grants Program
GPO Box 4698
Melbourne VIC 3001
For more information contact the Unity Through Partnerships Grants Team via email atclaire.millar@dpc.vic.gov.au or on (03) 9651 2931.
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