Deadline: 28 March 2018
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is seeking applications for its Australia-China Council (ACC) 2018 Grant program.
Strategic Goals
- To strengthen the foundations of engagement – China literacy, business and cultural capabilities of Australian institutions and people
- To seek and foster new areas of engagement between Australia and China across business, knowledge and creative sectors
- To enhance understanding in China of Australian society, economy, politics and culture through the Australian Studies in China Program
- To showcase Australian creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation in China
- To generate, disseminate and make accessible high-quality, relevant and up-to-date information about Australia-China relations
- To facilitate dialogue, develop professional and institutional networks between Australia and China and harness the leadership of Australian communities in strengthening bilateral connectivity.
Grant Information
- Between $700,000 and $800,000 in 2018-19 is available for this grant opportunity, subject to appropriation, starting in July 2018.
- Grant applications for a minimum of $5000 or maximum of $40,000 per year will be considered.
- It is anticipated that most grants will be between $20,000 and $40,000 per year, depending on the scope of the grant activity and its complexity.
Objectives
- The objectives of the Australia-China Council 2018-19 grant round are centred on four areas – Education, Economic Diplomacy, Arts and Culture and Australian Studies in China – and are underpinned by three cross-cutting themes – Mobility, Technology and Capabilities and New Areas of Engagement.
- Education: Support practical and effective solutions to enhance China literacy, business and cultural capabilities of Australian institutions and people to effectively engage with China, and promote education, science and innovation connectivity between Australia and China
- Economic Diplomacy: Promote diversity, growth and innovation of Australia’s trade and investment relationship with China
- Arts and Culture: Showcase Australian arts and creative industries to Chinese audiences and build closer and broader cultural and artistic partnerships
- Australian Studies in China: Consolidate and strengthen the Australian Studies in China Program
- Consistent with these objectives, in 2018-19 the Australia-China Council welcomes applications that are relevant to the following:
- The 45th anniversary of Australia’s diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China (2018); and
- The 40th anniversary of the founding of the Australia-China Council (2018).
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
- be one of the following entity types:
- an Australian entity with an Australian Business Number (ABN) or Australian Company Number (ACN)
- a consortium with a lead organization
- a registered charity or not-for-profit organization
- an Australian local government body
- an Australian State/Territory government body
- a corporate Commonwealth entity
- an Australian statutory authority
- be an Australian or permanent resident of Australia
- or be a well-established organization in a country specified above with a business purpose to advocate for Australian business, education and/or cultural interests (e.g. an Australian Chamber of Commerce).
- and be willing to provide or develop child protection guidelines for applicants project if it involves people under the age of 18 years.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit Australia-China Council.