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Department of Premier and Cabinet

Social Cohesion Grants Program

Social Cohesion Small Grant Program 2024

STATUS: CLOSED on 30 August 2024, 2 pm

Overview

The Tasmanian Government is committed to supporting innovative projects that address racism and foster social cohesion across communities.

The Tasmanian Government has allocated $200,000 to deliver the Social Cohesion Small Grants Program 2024, providing funding for grants of up to $25,000.

the Grants Program is to encourage localised initiatives that are tailored to social cohesion opportunities and challenges in and across Tasmanian communities. The focus on collaborative approaches between community organisations and local government is intended to foster a partnership and place-based approach to respond to social cohesion challenges and initiatives that exist in Tasmanian communities.

Projects funded through the Grants Program must focus on addressing racism and fostering social cohesion through practical and tangible activities with the aim of:

  • Responding to and addressing anti-social behaviour, such as racially motivated abuse harassment and violence towards Tasmanians from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
  • Increasing the perception and real experiences of safety for culturally and linguistically diverse Tasmanians.
  • Tracking and measuring the impacts of addressing racism and fostering social cohesion within a local area.
  • Fostering intercultural understanding and integration across communities within social, recreational, education, employment and other relevant settings.

Eligible projects must respond to one or more of the aims listed above and be undertaken in Tasmania.

List of Successful Applicants

Administration and Contact Details

The program is administered by the Department of Premier and Cabinet on behalf of the Crown in the Right of Tasmania.

Contact with the department for any of the following reasons can be directed to: grants@dpac.tas.gov.au or call 1800 204 224.

  • Further information or advice on the Program
  • Assistance in making an application
  • Feedback on the decision of the application
  • Appeal or request a review of the decision