The Department of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs has announced that young people are to be a focus of this year’s $1 million grants program to celebrate multiculturalism.
Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Leanne Linard said the annual program was aimed at building social connection and cohesion.
“Multiculturalism is one of our greatest strengths and we remain committed to fostering an inclusive, harmonious and united Queensland,” Ms Linard said.
“The 2021 program has a focus on young people and we’re encouraging local community groups to apply.”
She said that for many people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, there could be particular challenges or barriers to connect, participate and contribute within the community.
“In previous years we have seen projects receive funding that have helped people prepare for future employment, including starting up and running a small business,” Ms Linard said.
“Similarly, sports-related projects have also been supported through the program and shown to be a wonderful way to promote inclusion and wellbeing through a club or team environment.”
She said this year’s program was divided into two categories, with the new Youth and Community Connection Projects category aimed at funding projects that would help break down barriers facing young people and increase their access to, and inclusion within, the community.
The second category — Economic and Social Participation Projects — was designed for projects that created pathways to participation for people of all ages from culturally diverse backgrounds in the economic, social and cultural life of Queensland.
Information on the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland program and how to apply for funding can be accessed at this PS News link.
Applications close 15 march.
