Lismore MP Janelle Saffin is encouraging eligible local groups and event organisers to apply for their share of $1 million in NSW Government funding for culturally diverse festivals and events held across the state in 2025 and into next year.

Ms Saffin said the Stronger Together Festival and Event Grants Program offers funding from $5,000 to $20,000 to help community groups and faith organisations to organise events that celebrate and embrace our vibrant cultural diversity.

“The Northern Rivers region loves festivals and events which bring local communities together and which foster social inclusion and harmony,” Ms Saffin said.

“This statewide program supports hundreds of cultural celebrations, food festivals, music programs and entertainment events each year.”

As part of the program’s first round of funding, $500,000 is available for eligible community groups planning festivals and events between 1 September 2025 and 31 March 2026. 

A second round of funding will be announced later this year for events running from April to September 2026.

Multicultural NSW administers the grants on behalf of the NSW Government and applications close 5 pm Monday, 7 July.

For more information or to apply, visit https://multicultural.nsw.gov.au/stronger-together-events-festivals/