Queensland opens $500,000 multicultural festival grant round

Key points

• Queensland community groups can apply for grants of up to $20,000 to fund multicultural festivals and events. The state government has opened a $500,000 funding round for events between July 2027 and December 2027.
• More than 140 events across the state received support in 2026, including the Multicultural Festival on Thursday Island and the Lockyer Valley Festival of Cultures in Gatton.
• Applications for the latest funding round close on 2 November 2026.