Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Canberra, Australia: CFPs on Shared Underwater Cultural Heritage

Deadline: 1 October 2019

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Canberra, Australia is inviting project proposals for initiatives focusing on Dutch-Australian underwater cultural heritage to be initiated in 2019.

Through its own Shared Cultural Heritage Programme, the RCE develops and supports projects focused on maritime archaeology and cultural heritage management. It closely cooperates with governments and other parties involved in maritime heritage.

All project applications will be assessed by the Embassy and the RCE, in consultation with the Australian Department of Energy and Environment, which administers the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976 that protects shipwrecks and their associated relics that are older than 75 years.

Funding Information

The financial contribution requested from the Embassy should be between 3.000 and 25.000 AUD.

Applications Criteria

Grant applications must be submitted by a professional, non-commercial Australian organisation that is not dependent on the financial contribution for its financial survival;
The applicant uses the application form for Shared Underwater Heritage projects 2019, provided by the Embassy (see below, under documents);
The applicant works together with a Dutch project partner based in the Netherlands;
The cooperation is based on equality, reciprocity and respect for ownership;
The application form should be accompanied by a written confirmation from the Dutch counterpart(s), confirming that the application has been drawn up in mutual agreeance;
The applicant has taken note of the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976 that protects shipwrecks and their associated relics that are older than 75 years;
The financial contribution from the Dutch government will in principle not exceed 60% of the total project budget. The financial value (or a fair estimate) of any in-kind contributions (such as expertise, equipment, office space and PR) may be included. Please note, overhead costs will not be funded;

Optional Criteria

The project presents opportunities for trilateral cooperation;
Public-private partnerships and private sector involvement, e.g. through sponsoring or advertising.

Project Criteria

The project commences after 1 March 2019 but before 1 December 2019 and will run for a period not exceeding four years;
The project contributes to collecting and enhancing knowledge on Australian-Dutch maritime heritage;
The project contributes to knowledge exchange;
The project contributes to capacity building of professionals in Shared Cultural Heritage (SCH) partner countries;
The project creates awareness and knowledge about Australian-Dutch maritime heritage, mainly among an Australian audience;
The project will be conducted in accordance with international best practice as outlined in the UNESCO 2001 Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage – Annex Rules concerning activities directed at underwater cultural heritage;
The project has a long-term impact;
The project promotes cooperation between Australian and Dutch counterparts;
The project promotes skill sharing and professional development opportunities, and hands-on marine educational opportunities for learning and participating in maritime archaeology and maritime history;
A strong joint communication strategy is part of the project planning;
If applicable: involvement from key stakeholders and the community to ensure the project can continue after Embassy funding ceases;
The project has a clear outcome with tangible results.