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Large stream ($15,001 to $50,000)

Eligibility criteria Metropolitan organisation or event New and emerging organisation Rural and regional organisation or event
Minimum attendance 1,500 600
How funding amounts apply Maximum of $15,001 for 1,500 people Maximum of $15,001 for 600 people
Maximum of $20,000 for 2,000 people Maximum of $20,001 for 800 people
Maximum of $30,000 for 3,000 people Maximum of $30,001 for 1,200 people
Maximum of $40,000 for 4,000 people Maximum of $40,001 for 1,600 people
Maximum of $50,000 for 5,000+ people Maximum of $50,001 for 2,000+ people $50,001 and above for 2,000+ people
Match funding required? Yes – you must contribute $1 for every $1 granted Yes – you must contribute $1 for every $3 granted Not required, but allowed
In-kind contributions required? Yes – up to 50% of your matched amount Yes – up to 100% of your matched amount Not required, but allowed
Partnership required? Yes – mandatory. You must partner with another community organisation. A partnership letter must be submitted with application.If you are a metropolitan organisation delivering an event in rural/regional Victoria, you must partner with a rural/regional organisation.
Documents you must provide Project plan (you must use the MFE template available on the website)Total event budget (you must use the MFE template available on the website)Quotes for items $10,000 and moreAuspice letter (if using an auspice – New and Emerging Community and Regional Multicultural Festival and Events Fund ONLY)Partnership letter.

Updated 19 March 2026

Multicultural Festivals and Events - Program Guidelines - 2026-27 pdf5.83 MB

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