Deadline: 27 March 2017
The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking applications for its International Relations Grants Program “Australia-ASEAN Council 2017” to promote people-to-people links and a contemporary and positive image of Australia and support for the Australian Government’s international policy goals.
Objectives
The Australia-ASEAN Council (AAC) seeks to:
- Initiate and support influential persons and groups in Australia and South-East Asian countries, with activities that encourage a greater interest in the development of cooperation and collaboration between the countries, including trade and economic relations and people-to-people links
- Promote cooperation between individuals and institutions in Australia and South-East Asian countries which enhance learning, teaching and research in areas of mutual interest
- Broaden awareness and understanding in Australia and South-East Asian countries of each other’s culture, values and traditions through increased people‐to‐people capabilities, strengths and opportunities
- Promote the Australia‐ASEAN region relationship and foster relations through media and alumni activities in order to facilitate long‐term bilateral links between Australia and the countries of South-East Asia
- Wherever possible the Council seeks to expand people‐to‐people and institutional links through partnerships with other organisations and seed funding of projects
Priority Areas
The funding priorities of the Australia-ASEAN Council 2017 grant round are:
- Increase people-to-people linkages between Australia and South-East Asian countries, particularly between people and institutions that have the capacity to influence others
- Increase knowledge and understanding in Australia of South-East Asian countries, and the opportunities they present
- Enhance awareness and understanding in Australia and South-East Asia of each other’s cultures, values and traditions
Key Sectors
Funding priorities will focus on women in leadership, collaboration and innovation across three key sectors:
- Trade and economic development
- Technology and entrepreneurship
- Culture and education
Funding Information
Between $250,000 and $300,000 in 2017-18 is available for this grant opportunity.
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 organisation
- a registered charity or not-for-profit organisation
- 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
- be willing to provide or develop child protection guidelines for your project if it involves people under the age of 18 years.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Country: Australia
For more information, please visit DFAT.