GO8592: African Australian Communities Program Stream 1 – Round 3

The Australian Government is inviting organisations through a closed non-competitive process to apply to deliver services in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia, under Program 2.5 Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Program over 3 years from 2026-27 to 2028-29.

The grant responds to the African Australian communities needs highlighted in the Multicultural Framework Review report, Towards Fairness: A Multicultural Australia for all.

It will bolster assistance to African Australian communities to support their integration in the Australian community.

The objective of the program is: to bolster the capacity of African-led and other organisations with demonstrated experience working with African Australians to further the settlement and integration journey of African Australian communities in Australia.

The intended outcomes of the program are: to support African Australian communities to further their participation, integration and sense of belonging in Australia and enhance community cohesion.

The invited applicants have demonstrated experience working with African Australian communities to deliver projects in one or more of the following key focus areas: youth programs that support African Australian youth to participate in Australian society or re-engage following experiences in the criminal justice mental health programs employment services and employment opportunities that are culturally appropriate and tailored to the specific needs of African Australians family programs such as, parenting support and support for survivors of domestic violence establishing projects to build capacity and capability in grassroots African Australian community organisations facilitating culturally appropriate access to Commonwealth services.

This grant will be administered by the Community Grants Hub on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs.

The grant is to be undertaken in accordance with the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles 2024.

To be eligible, an applicant must be one of the invited organisations listed in Appendix A and must have received an invitation to apply through GrantConnect.

Applicants must apply only for funding up to the maximum amount listed for their organisation in Appendix A.

The proposed activity must deliver services to African Australians to support their settlement and integration into Australia, and must directly relate to the AACP key focus area or areas listed for that organisation in Appendix A.

Applicants cannot receive funding from another government source for the same activities, although funding from another government source may be received for different activities or to expand existing activities.

Applicants must declare compliance with Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 reporting requirements.

Successful applicants must ensure relevant personnel maintain Working with Vulnerable People registration and Working with Children checks.

Consortium applications are permitted where the lead applicant is the eligible invited organisation listed in Appendix A and is solely accountable to the Commonwealth.