Community organisations in Penrith are invited to apply for their share in $1 million delivered by the Minns Labor Government to help bring cultural festivals and events to life over the coming year. 

The Stronger Together Festival and Event Grants Program provides grants between $5,000 and $20,000 for events and activities that bring people of all backgrounds together to share in the vibrant cultural diversity that defines NSW.

Applications are open for multicultural festivals and events taking place between 1 October 2026 and 30 September 2027. 

Each year the NSW Government supports hundreds of events that foster inclusion and celebrate diversity through food, music, entertainment and cultural celebrations. 

Multicultural NSW administers the grants on behalf of the Minns Labor Government and applications close at 4pm, Monday 13 July 2026.

For more information or to apply, visit https://multicultural.nsw.gov.au/stronger-together-events-festivals/

Member for Penrith, Karen McKeown OAM said:

“Penrith is home to a wonderfully diverse and vibrant community, and our local festivals and events are a fantastic way to bring people together to celebrate food, music, dance and culture.

“I encourage local organisations planning a multicultural event to apply for this funding and help create a celebration our whole community can enjoy.”