More than 70 community organisations across Queensland will share in over $500,000 in funding under Round 2 of the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland grants program, supporting cultural events scheduled for later this year.
The funded organisations are spread across the state and will deliver events between 1 July and 31 December 2026, including cultural festivals, community gatherings and intercultural sporting activities.
The program, delivered by the Crisafulli Government, has been structured into two $500,000 funding rounds each year to provide ongoing support for multicultural events across Queensland. Applications are also now open for events planned in the first half of 2027, with grants of up to $20,000 available for eligible organisations.
Events supported in the latest round include celebrations across regional and metropolitan areas, such as the Multicultural Festival on Thursday Island, Fiji Day Pasifika Multicultural Community Festival in Cairns, Townsville’s Greek Day Out, Chanukah festivals in Cairns and Townsville, the One Long Table Multicultural Food Festival in Chinchilla, and Mackay’s Global Grooves Festival.
Other funded events include the Taste of the World Cultural Festival in Rockhampton, Bundaberg’s Multicultural Fair, the Lockyer Valley Festival of Cultures in Gatton, South Burnett Multicultural Celebration in Kingaroy, the Multicultural Moon Festival on the Sunshine Coast, the Ukrainian Festival marking 35 years of independence in Brisbane’s south, PNG Independence Cultural Day in Logan, Solomon Islands Cultural Day in Ipswich, and the Afghani Festival on the Gold Coast.
Minister for Multiculturalism Fiona Simpson said the program continues to support locally led events that encourage participation and community connection.
“These grants help communities in every corner of Queensland deliver local festivals and events that bring people together, celebrate cultural heritage while building shared understanding,” Simpson said.
She said the government is focused on supporting grassroots organisations to run events that strengthen community ties and create opportunities for participation.
Applications for Round 1 of the 2027 Celebrating Multicultural Queensland program close on 12 July 2026, with successful applicants delivering events between 1 January and 30 June 2027.
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