Multicultural Connect Grants Program

The Multicultural Connect Grants Program (MCGP) is an annual, open competitive grants program that provides matched funding for community-led capital infrastructure projects like building or upgrading facilities for multicultural groups. The program recognises the diverse needs of multicultural populations and emphasises inclusivity and support for communities to thrive.

For the purposes of this program, the term ‘multicultural’ and ‘culturally and linguistically diverse’ refers to people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, people seeking asylum, and Australian South Sea Islander peoples.

Program objective

The objective of the MCGP is to support the development of permanent, inclusive community spaces, including community halls, meeting spaces and hubs, or sporting facilities, that address the cultural, social, and service needs of Queenslanders from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to enhance community infrastructure, promote cross-cultural understanding, and strengthen social cohesion.

Capital infrastructure projects

Grants for capital infrastructure projects will be available through annual funding rounds.

Funding available

The Queensland Government has announced a total of $5 million over four years for the Multicultural Connect Grants Program. A total of $1,250,000 has been allocated in the 2025-26 round.

One-off funding of up to $500,000 (GST exclusive) is available for building or upgrading multicultural facilities, including community halls, meeting spaces and hubs, or sporting facilities.

Applicant contribution

Applicants are required to contribute towards the project and must make a cash contribution that is equal to the grant amount being sought.

Applicants will be required to provide evidence they have secured the matched funding to deliver the project.

Applicant eligibility

You are eligible to apply if you are a:

• Not-for-profit/charitable organisation legally registered in Australia and
  • have a registered and active Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • are an organisation based in Queensland
  • have no overdue reports, service delivery or performance issues for funding provided by MAQ.
• Local government body constituted under the Local Government Act 2009 and
  • are based in Queensland
  • engage with one or more multicultural organisations in delivering the project
  • have no overdue reports, service delivery or performance issues for funding provided by MAQ.

Other information and programs

Multicultural events

Funding for multicultural events is available under the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland (CMQ) program. Please visit the CMQ webpage for more information.

Multicultural projects

Funding for multicultural projects is available under the Strengthening Communities Multicultural Grants (SCMG) program. Please visit the SCMG webpage for more information.