The Member for Swan Hill, Peter Walsh, has called for applications for round one of the Victorian Multicultural Commission’s 2010-2011 Festivals and Events funding program.
“The festivals and events funding program is encouraging local organisations planning multicultural festivals, conferences or events between July 2010 and January 2011, to consider applying for funding,” Mr Walsh said.
“The program is designed to encourage the participation of the whole community in celebrating and valuing cultural diversity.”
Mr Walsh said competition for funding is strong, with a 7% increase in funding applications for round one grants in 2009/10 and 473 successful applications receiving an average grant of $500.
“We have a very diverse, multi-cultural population within the Swan Hill electorate and this is a great opportunity for these groups to project themselves and their cultural heritage to the wider community,” he said.
Successful projects should generally be inclusive of the whole community and demonstrate our rich, multicultural heritage, such as national day celebrations incorporating food and music, dance or cultural performances; or events providing opportunities for newly arrived refugee communities and isolated migrant communities to develop relationships with each other and the more established communities.
Non-profit organisations, schools and council bodies are eligible for funding.
Applications close 12th March and guidelines and application forms are available from the Victorian Multicultural Commission on www.multicultural.vic.gov.au, or phone 1300 366 356.
Application forms are also available from Mr Walsh’s electorate office at 274 Campbell St Swan Hill.
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