Multicultural grants

Harmony Week is an annual celebration of Australia’s cultural diversity and the benefits it brings to the Australian community.

It occurs each year during the week (Monday to Sunday) that includes 21 March, the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Who can apply

If your organisation operates in the NT, you can apply for up to $1,000 to support Harmony Week celebrations, events and activities if you are a:

• not-for-profit and/or charitable incorporated community organisation
• not-for-profit unincorporated community organisation with an auspice organisation
• school
• local government council.

Applications open from 1 October to 31 October each year.

The Harmony Festivals grants provide support for the production of the:

• Darwin Waterfront Harmony Soiree
• Alice Springs Big Day Out in Harmony.

These festivals usually take place in May or June each year.

Who can apply

You can apply for this grant if you are operating in the NT and are a:

• not-for-profit and/or charitable incorporated community organisation
• not-for-profit unincorporated community organisation with an auspice organisation
• school.

Eligible projects

Projects that could be funded are:

• Big Day Out in Harmony production
• Harmony Soiree community stall
• Harmony Soiree stage production
• Harmony Soiree school display.

Applications open for 5 weeks starting from the 2nd Monday of January each year.

Important information for 2026

• Harmony Soiree performances will be supported through and coordinated by Darwin Community Arts.
• Performance groups no longer need to apply separately for a Harmony Festivals grant.
• Registration details for performances will be available from February 2026 on the multicultural events page.