The Victorian Government has announced a new $5 million initiative to help Victorians from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds upgrade and secure the spaces where they gather, worship and celebrate their traditions.
Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt on Monday launched the first round of the Multicultural Infrastructure and Security Program, offering grants of up to $400,000 to multicultural and multifaith organisations across Victoria.
The funding will support maintenance works, renovations, and critical security upgrades for community facilities, ensuring they remain safe, inclusive and accessible for all Victorians.
Minister Stitt said the program reflects the government’s commitment to protecting and celebrating the state’s multicultural identity.
“These grants are all about helping to create safe, welcoming places in Victoria where people from all backgrounds can come together, celebrate culture and share traditions,” she said.
“We’re proud to support the communities that make Victoria such a diverse and inclusive place – and we’ll always stand against racism and discrimination in every form.”
The announcement builds on a series of recent state government investments in multicultural infrastructure, including the 2024–25 Chinese Community Infrastructure Fund, the 2023–24 Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund, and the Jewish Community Security Infrastructure Program.
It follows another $5 million fund unveiled earlier this year to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of multicultural organisations through training, governance, and community leadership initiatives.
Since 2014, the Victorian Labor Government says it has invested more than $100 million to deliver over 600 multicultural infrastructure projects, benefitting thousands of Victorians and supporting social cohesion across the state.
Applications for the new Multicultural Infrastructure and Security Program open on 13 October 2025 and close on 5 January 2026. More information, including eligibility criteria and application details, is available at www.vic.gov.au/2025-26-multicultural-infrastructure-and-security-program.
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