Multicultural and multifaith community groups in the Penrith are encouraged to apply for a share in 
$500,000 to deliver grassroots Festivals and Events that foster community harmony and celebrate 
cultural diversity in 2024-2025.

Eligible organisations can apply for grants of between $5,000 and $20,000 to help organise 
festivities that celebrate and embrace our state’s vibrant cultural diversity.

Every year hundreds of grassroots not-for-profit organisations across NSW use the Festival and Event grants to celebrate their cultural heritage and share food, music, and entertainment with everyone in the community.
Multicultural NSW administers the grants on behalf of the NSW Government.

The festivals and events are scheduled to run between 1 March and 31 July 2025.

The grants remain open until Friday 11 October, 5pm and an information session is planned for 3 October, 11am.

For more information or to apply, visit NSW Government | Multicultural NSW.

NSW Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper said:

“These celebrations not only serve to showcase the vibrancy and richness of NSW communities for 
all to share and appreciate, but they are also integral to the success of our state.”

“Cultural diversity is a precious part of our identity and way of life in NSW and something we should 
not take for granted.”

“I encourage all community events organisers in NSW interested in delivering festivals and events 
that support community harmony in 2025 to apply!”

Ms Karen McKeown MP, Member for Penrith said:

“The Stronger Together Festival and Event Grants are about ensuring everyone in New South Wales 
can celebrate the rich diversity of our community.”

“It doesn’t matter what your cultural background, these great community festivals and events have 
something for everyone,” 

“By supporting our grassroots organisations to host festivals and events in our community, we are 
helping to build on our success as a great multicultural society.”