Twenty-two Queensland based organisations will share in almost $1 million funding to deliver projects which celebrate Queensland's multicultural diversity.
The projects will focus on one of two streams - either creating economic and social opportunities or engaging young people to become independent, active members of their communities.
Multicultural Affairs Minister, Leanne Linard MP said the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland's project funding will create community-led solutions to issues and barriers facing Queenslanders from diverse cultural backgrounds.
"The response to this year's funding round showed just how passionate local community groups and organisations are in building a more inclusive Queensland," Ms Linard said.
Twelve projects will receive almost $700,000 to engage young people from diverse backgrounds to become independent, active members of their community.
Successful youth-related projects include a Brisbane-based multicultural youth film making and screen acting program which will connect young people with industry professionals and a project which helps young women in Townsville build their self-confidence in a safe and supportive space. Funding has also been provided to deliver a project which helps 100 young men from Pasifika and African backgrounds gain life and employability skills through a series of workshops and work placements.
An additional ten projects will share in almost $300,000 to create more economic and social opportunities for Queenslanders from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Successful projects in the economic and social participation category include a multicultural mothers' group for women in Moreton Bay, a project assisting refugees towards greater independence through obtaining their driver's licence in Townsville, and a Logan-based project supporting around 1,000 culturally diverse members of the community overcome barriers to re-entering the workforce.
"These projects will help culturally diverse Queenslanders feel more connected to their local communities," Ms Linard said.
"Queensland is stronger when people from all backgrounds are supported, and they can utilise the skills and achieve their ambitions.
"By funding these great projects, we continue to build on the many things Queenslanders are already doing to make their communities thrive."
