$50,000 funding for multicultural events and festivals says Walsh
TL;DR
Peter Walsh MP is urging local multicultural groups to apply for grants of up to $50,000 to run cultural festivals and events.
Location
Swan Hill
The Nationals Member for Murray Plains, Peter Walsh, is encouraging local multicultural organisations to apply for funding through the Multicultural Festivals and Events Grant Program.
Mr Walsh says the program provides grants of as much as $50,000 for organisations to host cultural festivals and events.
Funding which he says could make a significant difference for local groups, particularly those needing financial support to host events.
"Our local multicultural organisations are such an important part of life right across northern Victoria as well as in my electorate," Mr Walsh says.
"The festivals and events they host bring so much joy and not only create opportunities for people to come together and celebrate traditions and a shared heritage, but they also help build new connections which further strengthen our region," he says.
"This program is about giving grassroots organisations the support they need to continue these much-loved celebrations, which also help showcase our part of Victoria to visitors.
"I encourage all local multicultural organisations to take advantage of this opportunity."
Mr Walsh says applications for this round close on October 23.
For more information, and to apply, go towww.vic.gov.au/multicultural-festivals-and-events-program.