Social Cohesion Measures Grant – Large Projects and National Support

Overview

The Australian Government is inviting organisations via a restricted process to apply to deliver services under the Social Cohesion Measures Grant – Large Projects and National Support from 2023–24 to 2024–25. The Government announced initiatives to address the social cohesion impacts on Australian communities affected by the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict. The announcement included a $25 million commitment to support Australian Palestinian, Muslim, and other communities who have been affected by the conflict. It contributes to the achievement of Program 2.5 – Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Program within Outcome 2 of the Department of Home Affairs’ Portfolio Budget Statement. The purpose and objective of the grant opportunity are to: combat Islamophobia and support victims develop communications to combat Islamophobia and racism mitigate the harms of mis and disinformation and narratives that impact communities support fact checked, balanced and impartial media support youth programs provided by established organisations who have a working relationship with the relevant community strengthen Australia's confidence in the information environment which undermines social cohesion.