Social Cohesion Measures - Australian Palestinian, Muslim and Arab Communities (APMAC) Support Projects

Overview

The Australian Government is inviting applications in an open process to deliver services under the Social Cohesion Measures - Australian Palestinian, Muslim and other Communities (APMAC) Support Projects from 2024–2025 to 2025–2026. The objectives of the grant opportunity are to: foster the integration of Palestinian, Muslim and Arab communities. reduce community isolation within Australia. reduce instances of discrimination and racism. develop tolerance and respect for different cultures and religions. foster community wellbeing and social inclusion and cohesion. improve the safety of Australian communities that may experience threats due to the Hamas Israel conflict. enable communities to undertake activities safely and free from harassment. deter crime by improving security infrastructure at community organisation facilities. contribute to greater community resilience and wellbeing. The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are: increased integration outcomes for Palestinian, Muslim and Arab communities. reduced instances of discrimination, racism, crime or violence in communities affected by the Hamas-Israel conflict. increased rates of social connections by Australian Palestinian, Muslim and Arab communities with the broader Australian community. increased sense of safety and belonging in Australia for Australian Palestinian, Muslim and Arab communities. The APMAC grant opportunity will prioritise supporting: Australian Palestinian-led organisations or organisations representing Palestinian Australians. community organisations who are already working directly with Palestinian, Muslim and Arab communities who have been impacted by the Hamas-Israel conflict.