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THE HON DAVID COLEMAN MP MINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, MIGRANT SERVICES AND MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS MEDIA RELEASE 24 September 2019 INTEGRATION GRANTS TO BUILD STRONGER, MORE COHESIVE COMMUNITIES Applications for the 2019–20 Fostering Integration Grant Program are now open.The Liberal National Government is providing $2.3 million for community organisations to support the integration of migrants into Australian social, economic and civil life. Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrants Services and Multicultural Affairs David Coleman said this round of grants will fund activities that celebrate and recognise Australia’s multicultural communities, increase cultural awareness and help build more socially cohesive communities. “The program has been refined to optimise opportunities for smaller, grassroots organisations. There is also a focus on key cultural events, which raise awareness of Australia’s multicultural diversity and promote a sense of belonging by bringing people together,” Mr Coleman said. “Activities funded may include cultural events or festivals, programs that help ...