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The NSW Government’s Stronger Together Festival and Event Grants Program is allocating a further $500,000 in funding for festivals and events that celebrate the rich cultural spirit of the State.

Local groups and community organisations can now apply for grants providing between $5,000 and $15,000 towards the running of celebrations held between 1st February 2023 and 30th June 2023.

NSW Minister for Multiculturalism Mark Coure notes “community festivals and events are integral to the success of NSW and provide a meaningful way to share in our state’s cultural diversity.

“These celebrations bring the colour and vibrancy of cultures across the world to our local communities.”

“Most importantly, they serve to break down barriers between people by fostering mutual respect and understanding.”

The program has previously funded vibrant events such as Little India Harris Park Business Association’s 2022 Deepawali Festival in Parramatta, the Australian Korean Association’s Korean Festival in Strathfield and Buddha’s Light International Association’s Moon Festival in Willoughby.

Minister Coure said this funding is in addition to the more than $1 million the NSW Government has already invested in cultural events and festivals this year.

The grants program is now open. Applications close at 3pm, Friday 28th October, with outcomes announced in early December.

More information about the grants at multicultural.nsw.gov.au/

Image: Deepawali Festival in Parramatta Credit: City of Parramatta 

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