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Multicultural Festival Grants 2026-27

Government of South Australia

Eligible multicultural not-for-profits must meet entity and ABN rules; religious advocacy and primarily religious activity that does not advance inclusive intercultural cohesion are excluded

Verified source record

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An independent second-person reviewer reopened the official source and checked the material fields. This remains guidance, not a legal eligibility decision, and the funder’s current rules control.

Church-specific reading

What appears relevant

Eligible multicultural not-for-profits must meet entity and ABN rules; religious advocacy and primarily religious activity that does not advance inclusive intercultural cohesion are excluded

Arts & cultureYouth & community

Unclear or confirm with the funder

Questions still needing an authoritative answer

  • Which exact legal entity must apply, and whether incorporation or an ABN is mandatory.
  • Whether DGR status, an auspice or a particular denominational affiliation is required.
  • Which worship, religious, property or existing-cost exclusions apply to this project.
  • Whether co-contribution, owner consent or internal church approvals must be evidenced.

Your next step

Turn these questions into a practical checklist.

Use the private readiness check to identify the entity, approvals, documents and funding conditions to resolve before you approach the funder.

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Next editorial action

What we will verify next

Retain as a closed round and assess any church project against the official inclusion and religious-activity boundary