Grants of up to $150,000 are available to support community-led responses to racism.
The program funds First Peoples, multicultural and multifaith community organisations and groups to deliver community-led responses to racism.
It forms part of the Victorian Government’s vision for a more inclusive state under the Victorian anti-racism strategy 2024-29.
There are four key objectives:
- increase broader community understanding and awareness of racism, its impact and the importance of anti-racist behaviour and practices at the local level
- promote awareness and understanding of First Peoples’ history and culture, and the historic and ongoing impacts of colonisation
- support local communities and community organisations to build their capacity to respond to racism and support affected individuals
- improve community reporting of racist incidents and understanding of people’s rights.
Successful recipients must deliver their initiatives by 18 December 2026.
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Multicultural Affairs
Department of Premier and Cabinet
1 Treasury Place, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Tel: 1300 112 755