2026–27 Stronger Together Project Grants
Supporting grassroots projects that respond to local needs, strengthen social cohesion and build community harmony across NSW.
Funding available
Support for projects that address a clear community need and strengthen harmony across NSW.
Community-led impact
The program backs practical projects that make a difference at the local level.
Show your investment
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contribute towards the cost of their project.
Application deadline
Applications must be submitted online by 4:00pm to be considered.
Backing local ideas that strengthen community
The Stronger Together Project Grants Program supports multicultural projects that meet a community need at the grassroots level and strengthen community harmony across New South Wales.
Strong applications should identify a genuine need, explain the difference the project will make and demonstrate how its outcomes will be measured.
The program is administered by the Department of Communities and Justice.
A clear community benefit
The strongest proposals connect a clearly identified need with a practical project, measurable outcomes and a realistic plan for delivery.
Who can apply?
Funding is available to eligible incorporated organisations and other specified legal entities delivering projects in NSW.
Eligible organisations
- Organisations incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act.
- Companies limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001.
- Cooperatives registered under the Cooperatives Act 1992.
- Organisations incorporated by an Act of Parliament.
- Corporate trustees of trusts with deductible gift recipient status under Commonwealth taxation laws.
- Eligible Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander corporations and Local Aboriginal Land Councils.
Who cannot apply?
- Federal, State or Local Government departments and associated agencies.
- Individuals and sole traders.
- For-profit organisations and commercial enterprises.
Co-contributions
Multicultural NSW strongly encourages applicants to contribute towards their project. Applications without a co-contribution are unlikely to receive funding.
What makes a project eligible?
Your proposal should show that the project is achievable, responds to a real community need and represents good value for the funding requested.
A NSW project
The project must be delivered within New South Wales.
A measurable result
Explain what will change as a result of the project and how you will measure its success.
A credible budget
Show that the project is cost-effective, viable and supported by an accurate budget.
Put your community idea into action.
Applications are submitted online through the Multicultural NSW SmartyGrants portal. Make sure your application is complete before the 14 September 2026 deadline.
What happens after you apply?
Applications move through a formal assessment process before funding decisions are made.
Eligibility check
Applications are checked against the program's eligibility requirements.
Merit assessment
Eligible applications are assessed against the published criteria and considered alongside the available funding pool.
Funding decision
A recommendation is made to the Minister for Multiculturalism, who decides the successful applications.
Key dates
Plan your application around the assessment and delivery timetable.
Applications received after the closing time will not progress to assessment.
Successful projects are to commence by 1 January 2027 and be completed by 31 December 2027.
Need help with your application?
The Multicultural NSW Grants Team can assist with questions about the program and application process.
(02) 8255 6779
