The Multicultural NSW Stronger Together Grants Program is now open, with Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh encouraging local organisations to apply.
Mr Singh said the Stronger Together Grants Program would enable successful multicultural and multifaith organisations to access between $5,000 and $20,000 to help organise festivals which celebrate and enhance our state’s cultural diversity.
“Community festivals truly bring the Coffs Coast together, and by supporting grassroots organisations we are fostering an even greater sense of harmony and cultural diversity in our local community,” Mr Singh said.
“This program is also about supporting local businesses as thousands flock to festivals across NSW each year, stimulating local economic growth and productivity.”
Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism Mark Coure said the continuation of this successful program is thanks to the former NSW Coalition Government’s record investment over two years for our multicultural communities in the 2022-23 Budget.
“Many of our local communities are already home to wonderful and vibrant annual festivals and this funding will go a long way to support existing festivals and encouraging more to occur,” Mr Coure said.
The funding is available for community groups planning to deliver festivals and events between 1 September 2025 and 31 March 2026.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday 7 July.
For more, please visit https://multicultural.nsw.gov.au/stronger-together-events-festivals/
