Multicultural Community Facilities Grant 2026 - 27

⁠⁠⁠The aim of the Multicultural Community Facilities Grant (MCFG) is to assist with the renovations, maintenance and upgrade of existing premises managed and owned by recognised multicultural community organisations, that are to be used solely or predominantly by multicultural communities for community activities in the Northern Territory.

Consistent with the aim, the program is designed to assist projects that provide improved:

• venues that will be used to host a range of multicultural events

• meeting places to encourage development, expression and promotion of multicultural diversity

• premises available for use by all Territorians irrespective of their cultural and linguistic background

Grants open for application on 1 April and close on 30 April every year. Prior to submitting an application, please read the MCFG guidelines carefully.

What can be funded

Projects must:

• be consistent with the aim of the MCFG program
• have identifiable outcomes and project objectives
• be part of a comprehensive plan to address need(s) identified by the applying organisation/group

What can't be funded

Funds cannot be made available for:

• community groups which do not specifically cater to people from migrant and refugee backgrounds
• private-for-profit groups
• commercial or business ventures
• real estate purchases
• upgrades on facilities built in a residential zoning area (residential property)
• government or local government entity facilities
• rented facilities

Before you apply

Before applying for this grant:

• read all sections of the MCFG guidelines carefully
• finalise all Northern Territory Government grant acquittals. Grants must be acquitted before an application will be considered
• be compliant with requirements under the relevant governing legislation

Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date, without a pre-approved extension, will not be considered for assessment.

There is no limit to how many applications an organisation can apply for under this grant program.

Multiple projects should not be combined in one application. A separate application and budget should be submitted for each project. If an organisation applies for assistance for more than one project at a time, the organisation should prioritise the projects in order of importance. Related works for the same project may be considered, however costings must be kept separate.

Supporting Documents

• Multicultural Community Facilities Grant (MCFG) Guidelines (Microsoft Word document)
• Multicultural Community Facilities Grant (MCFG) Guidelines (PDF document)
• Detailed Project Costing

Contact Details

Name: Office of Multicultural Affairs

Role: Department

Phone: 0889993894

Email: DPSC.MulticulturalAffairs@nt.gov.au