The MPBPF is an open and competitive grant opportunity which is expected to award between 3 and 5 national multicultural peak body organisations a grant.

National multicultural peak bodies can apply for up to AUD1.6 million GST exclusive (up to AUD400,000 per year over 4 years) to work in partnership with the Australian Government. This will help strengthen Australias multicultural capacity. It will also promote a greater understanding and acceptance of our:

• inclusive national identity
• civics and citizenship
• multicultural and multi-faith diversity.

To be eligible to apply for this grant you must:

• meet the following description of a national multicultural peak body:
  • are non-government, national and represent the interests of a range of culturally and linguistically diverse communities
  • have membership that consists of individuals and smaller organisations with allied interests
  • provide advice on policy and programs and representation of the multicultural sector to government
  • support, consult and provide information to members, including sharing best practice, research and coordination of advocacy and education.
• be a registered charity or not-for-profit organisation

and be one of the following entity types:

• Company
• Cooperative
• Incorporated Association
• Indigenous Corporation
• Statutory Entity.

If you are applying as a Trustee on behalf of a Trust , the Trustee must be one of the eligible entity type as listed above.

• Phone: 1800 020 283
• Email: support@communitygrants.gov.au