Community and Cohesion Support Program

Community
and Cohesion
Support Program

Grant Program and Funding

CCSP GRANT PROGRAM

The Community and Cohesion Support Program
seeks to support Australian Palestinian, Muslim and Arab community grassroots organisations undertaking critical work to respond to the acute needs of the communities affected by the ongoing conflict.

Supporting Australian Palestinian, Muslim and Arab Communities

Through an open and competitive grant process, the program provides funding to Australian Palestinian, Muslim and Arab community grassroots organisations up to $50,000.

CCSP seeks to promote a sense of belonging and connection, while building social inclusion and cohesion. It aims to strengthen whole-of-community engagement and has a strong focus on youth and women.

The grant program is administered by the Social Policy Group and is called the Community and Cohesion Support Program.

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About the Grant

On 19 October 2023, the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs and other Ministers announced a package of measures to support Australian communities affected by the Hamas-Israel conflict. The announcement included $25 million to support Australian Palestinian, Muslim and Arab communities who have been affected by the conflict.

As part of this package, $4 million is being provided to support community-led grassroots programs addressing the needs of community.

Read the Grant Guidelines

How can I apply

Applications for the grants have now closed. If you have any enquiries regarding the grant program, please email grants@ccsp.org.au

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