How to access the Grants Portal

Instructions on how to access the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Grants Portal when applying for a Multicultural Grant Program.

Applying for a grant?

Before you get started, read:

• the grants program guidelines to check that you or your organisation is eligible to apply
• how to write a grant application
• head to the Grants Portaland follow steps 1 to 8

Continuing a draft application?

• head to the Grants Portaland follow steps 5 to 8

Step 1: Log in with your username and password

Your username will be your email.

Step 2: Confirm your organisation’s eligibility

Click ‘Yes’.

Step 3: Start your application

Make sure you define:

• what your grant project is
• when, where and how it will be implemented
• who it is for
• budget


Step 4: Save your draft application

Click ‘Save as draft’ before closing your browser. If submitting your application now go to Step 7.


Step 5: Check your email

If you’ve saved your draft application, you’ll have received a confirmation email with a:

• URL to your draft grant application
• Unique Grant Application (GA) number


Step 6: Log back into the Grants Portal

To finish your application:

• click the link in the confirmation email you received
• or, go to the Grants Portal

Step 7: Finish your application

Read over your application and make sure you’ve responded to all application questions.


Step 8: Receive confirmation email

Once you’ve saved and submitted your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email.

Remember to keep a record of:

• your GA-number
• a copy of your application
• a copy of your confirmation email

Communities

Grants to support multicultural communities

We offer a range of grants to support Victoria’s multicultural and multifaith communities.

Communities

How to write a grant application

Tips for organisations and community groups to submit grant applications for multicultural grant programs.

Communities

Grant terminology explained

Definitions of all multicultural grant program terminology

Communities

Updated 10 January 2025

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