Cultural Diversity Week 2017 Mini Grants Guideline
To celebrate Cultural Diversity Week (CDW) 2017 in March, Banyule City Council (Australia) is offering mini grants of up to $300 for people to learn more about Victoria's cultural and religious diversity.
Who can apply?
Clubs, community groups and schools that are located within Banyule can apply for the mini grant.
What can the grant be used for?
1) Supporting your group, club or school to attend a cultural museum.
2) Hosting your own event and inviting a guest speaker or cultural performer.
Museum visits
Melbourne has a number of fantastic museums that display different cultures. A list of suggested cultural museums is included in this document. But you can also visit other museums.
Hosting your own event
The grant can be used to invite a musician, dancer or guest speaker from the Victorian multicultural community to perform at your event. For a list of speakers and performers, visit www.multicultural.vic.gov.au.
How to apply
To apply for the grant visit banyule.smartygrants.com.au. Applications must be sent by 27 January 2017. You will need to provide the following information:
1) Tell us in 100 words or less how your group would benefit from the cultural education experience.
2) Tell us the museum you plan to attend or which cultural performer or guest speaker you will invite.
3) Provide a budget of your activity and the number of people who will take part.
4) If possible, tell us when the event or museum visit will be held.
We encourage applications from groups that intend to hold their event or museum visit during Cultural Diversity Week March 2017. If this is not possible, at the latest, the event or museum visit must occur before the end of April 2017.
If you have any questions please contact the Community and Social Planning team on 9490 4222. You will be informed of the result of your application by 17 February 2017.
1. Which of the following can make a request for the grant?
A.A cultural museum. | B.A young performer. |
C.A local school. | D.A city office. |
2. What should be included in the application?
A.How money will be spent on your event. | B.The cultural events held in your community. |
C.How you understand Cultural Diversity Week. | D.A description of your event in at least 100 words. |
3. When will you know whether you have been offered the grant?
A.By 27 January 2017. | B.By 17 February 2017. |
C.By the end of April 2017. | D.By the end of March 2017. |
4. What does the text mainly tell the readers?
A.Ideas for organizing different cultural events. | B.Suggestions about celebrating CDW 2017. |
C.The process of giving a government grant. | D.Information about getting a CDW grant. |