The Multicultural Community Fund helps expand and improve infrastructure to support South Australia’s multicultural communities.
The fund aims to create accessible, inclusive and welcoming community facilities across South Australia, where people can connect and celebrate culture.
Funding will prioritise those most in need of support to build and strengthen their community connections.
The fund supports projects such as:
- new builds – constructing new facilities
- upgrades and extensions – major renovations, redevelopments or extensions to existing community facilities
- outdoor spaces – developing or upgrading owned and secured outdoor community or cultural spaces.
Funding guidelines
Before submitting an expression of interest (EOI), please read the Multicultural Community Fund Guidelines and supporting documents below. These outline eligibility, what can be funded, and what documents you’ll need to apply.
Multicultural Community Fund guidelines (PDF, 1.3 MB)
Eligibility checklist (PDF, 163.3 KB)
Frequently asked questions (PDF, 161.5 KB)
Who can apply?
Eligible applicants must have an Australian business number (ABN) and be one of the following:
- a local council
- an incorporated not-for-profit multicultural community organisations
- an Australian public company limited by guarantee, which has a primary purpose of supporting multicultural communities.
Full eligibility details and application requirements are available in the Multicultural Community Fund guidelines.
Expression of interest
The Multicultural Community Fund is competitive, and applications are open and assessed on an ongoing basis.
If your project meets a community need, you are encouraged to submit an EOI, regardless of your project’s stage of development.
Submit your EOI via SmartyGrants
Supporting information
Project templates
We have developed templates to help you plan your project and meet grant requirements.
Business case template (DOCX, 111.2 KB)
Project plan template (DOCX, 130.5 KB)
Find your local council
Your local council can help you confirm what approvals or other requirements your project may need.
PlanSA
PlanSA is South Australia's online planning and development system. It provides access to planning rules, development applications, and site information.
Use PlanSA to:
- check zoning and planning rules with the South Australian Property and Planning Atlas
- access planning data and reports to strengthen your business case (e.g. local population growth, development trends)
- find forms, checklists and toolkits, including a Development Application Checklist
- lodge and track your development application.
You can also engage accredited professionals (planners, consultants or building surveyors) listed on PlanSA to guide you through the process.
Other funding opportunities
If your project does not fit this fund’s objectives, explore other grant opportunities:
- Multicultural Affairs Grants – support multicultural events, education, and intercultural projects
- Australian Government Grant Finder – search for other funding and support programs
Contact us
Multicultural Community Fund
Phone: 08 8429 3200
Email: multiculturalcommunityfund@sa.gov.au
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