The program is an open, competitive grants initiative that provides matched funding for community-led capital infrastructure projects, such as constructing or upgrading facilities for multicultural groups.

The 2026-27 MCG program round will support multicultural organisations and communities by providing funding to build or upgrade permanent and inclusive community facilities across Queensland to:

• improve access to high-quality, flexible community facilities that support multicultural groups and can be used by multiple organisations.
• strengthen community infrastructure, partnerships, and cross-cultural connections across Queensland.
• encourage greater participation, inclusion, and social connection within communities.
• support community growth, long-term sustainability, and cross-cultural understanding.

A total of $3.75 million is available under the 2026-27 MCG program, across two funding categories.

1. Category A - Small to Medium Grants from $10,000 to $100,000 (excluding GST)
2. Category B - Large Grants (this record) from $100,001 to $500,000 (excluding GST)

Large grant application dates

Stage 1 - Expression of Interest (EOI) opens: 20 July 2026
EOI closes: 30 August 2026

Stage 2 - Applications open (successful EOIs will be notified and invited to apply): November 2026
Applications close: December 2026

Please note: These timeframes may change at the department's discretion.

You are eligible to apply if you are a:

• Not-for-profit/charitable organisation legally registered in Australia and
  • have a registered and active Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • are an organisation based in Queensland
  • have no overdue reports, service delivery or performance issues for funding provided by the department.
• Local government body constituted under the Local Government Act 2009 and
  • are based in Queensland
  • engage with one or more multicultural organisations in delivering the project
  • have no overdue reports, service delivery or performance issues for funding provided by the department.

• Email: funding@maq.qld.gov.au