Community Languages Multicultural Grants

The Australian Government is inviting applications under the Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Program: 

Community Languages Multicultural Grants Stream One

The Australian Government is inviting applications through a demand driven process to apply under the Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Program: Community Languages Multicultural Grants Stream One in 2019-20 and 2020-21.

The objective of the grant opportunity is to support the administration of community language schools through the provision of funding based on student enrolment numbers to help cover school operating costs.

The Community Language Multicultural Grants aims to:

  • Support the maintenance, development and acquisition of languages other than English.
  • Connect young Australians to the languages and cultures of their community.
  • Enhance cross-cultural awareness and respect for cultural diversity.

The Australian Government announced $10 million over 2 years for the Community Languages Multicultural Grants. Stream One funding will include a base payment of $1,500 plus a per capita amount based on student enrolment numbers, capped at a maximum of $30,000 per school.

Applications close at 11:00pm AEDT on 17 February 2020.

Information about applying for this round can be found on the Community Grants Hub Website 

Community Languages Multicultural Grants Stream Two

The objective of the grant opportunity is to build the capacity of community language schools to deliver quality language education. The Community Language Multicultural Grants Stream Two aims to:

  • Support the maintenance, development and acquisition of languages other than English.
  • Connect young Australians to the languages and cultures of their community.
  • Enhance cross-cultural awareness and respect for cultural diversity.

Applications close at 11:00pm AEDT on 6 March 2020.
Information about applying for this round can be found on the Community Grants Hub website and GrantConnect.