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How to apply

Learn about how to apply for the Indian Community Centre EOI funding.

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Steps to remember

Read these EOI guidelines carefully and:

How to apply for the objective 2 opportunity

You must complete all mandatory questions.

Objective 1 and Objective 2 have separate, different application forms.

At the Budget part of the application form, you should enter the estimated costs for the project.

Specific information needed for objective 2

Questions and assistance

To support organisations considering an application and to ask any related questions, the department team is available for Teams meetings which you can arrange by contacting

Multicultural Affairs Infrastructure and Strategic Projects Team(opens in a new window).

Submitting your application

You must answer all the questions. Incomplete applications will not be eligible.

Submit all the mandatory documents. If you do not include all the mandatory documents, your application will be ineligible.

Submit your application by completing the online application form:

Apply on Grants Gateway

The Grants Portal closes 12 November 2025 at 3pm. All applications must be completed with all attachments attached and uploaded before 3pm.

Late applications cannot be accepted.

You will be notified of the outcome of your application once all applications have been assessed.

How to strengthen your application

Applicants can strengthen their applications by responding carefully to all questions in the application form and providing strong evidence of both the need for the project and the expected benefits and outcomes from the project. High scoring applications are likely to:

Successful application(s)

If your organisation’s EOI Objective 1 / Stage 1 response is reviewed as recommended for further consideration, you will be invited to participate in Stage 2 of the EOI by the department.

If your organisation’s EOI Objective 1 / Stage 1 response is reviewed as not recommended for further consideration, you will be advised of the application outcome before Stage 2 of the EOI opens and application feedback will be available for your organisation.

If your organisation’s EOI Objective 2 / Stage 1 response is identified as for further discussion or consideration, you will be contacted by Development Victoria.

The department and Development Victoria reserve the right to negotiate directly with applicants identified in Stage 1 and not proceed to Stage 2.

Need more information or help?

For more information, email or phone

Updated 11 September 2025

EOI Indian Community Centre in Melbourne’s south-east Guidelinespdf2.96 MB

Community Centre EOI Project Plan Templatedocx441.84 KB

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