Building our Futures Together aims to promote the fair treatment and understanding of all faiths in the city, as well as deal with the ongoing problem of sectarianism, with a focus on young people.
The Belfast Education and Library Board, which has responsibility for running local youth services, has been involved in the co-ordination of the strategy.
John McLaughlin, area youth officer for the board, said: "Historically, the library board funds dealt with sectarianism only. But with so many ethnic groups now living in post-conflict Belfast, we will broaden our funding criteria this year to benefit youth services in the community."
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