Deadline: 12-Jan-24
Applications are now open for the Council for Australian-Arab Relations (CAAR) 2023-24 Grant Round under the International Relations Grant Program (IRPG).
Objectives
The 2023-24 objectives for the Council for Australian-Arab Relations (CAAR) are to:
- ensure that the CAAR grant program aligns with the Australian Government’s regional priorities, and CAAR’s Strategic Framework 2022-24.
- ensure an effective and engaging program of CAAR projects; and
- pursue innovative public diplomacy and social media opportunities, to promote the CAAR and highlight the value of Australian-Arab relations.
CAAR 2023-24 Thematic Focus and Priority Areas
- Innovation and Sustainability (includes green/renewable innovations)
- Health and Sport (includes inclusivity)
- Social Cohesion & Gender Equality (includes diversity and diaspora engagement)
- Arts and Culture (includes First Nations culture and businesses)
Grants Available
- The Australian Government has committed approximately $429,500 in FY 2023-24, subject to appropriation, for the Council for Australian-Arab Relations (CAAR).
- The grant opportunity will run from 01 December 2023 to 12 January 2024.
- The minimum grant amount is $20,000
- The maximum grant amount is $60,000
- The maximum grant period is 12 months.
Outcomes
The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are to:
- increase awareness in the Arab region of shared interests with Australia.
- increase awareness and understanding in Australia of the importance of the Arab region to Australia as an economic and strategic partner.
- maximise public diplomacy opportunities engaging DFAT Australian Embassies and State and Territory Offices when possible.
- build strong community and institutional relationships with Middle East and North African (MENA) countries and promote social cohesion.
- grow relationships with many Arab countries through partnering with Arab institutes to establish economic opportunities.
- increase recognition in the Arab region of Australia’s expertise.
Eligible Locations
Eligible locations include:
- Australia
- Algeria
- Bahrain
- Egypt
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Morocco
- Oman
- Palestinian Territories
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tunisia
- United Arab Emirates
- Yemen
Who is eligible to apply for a grant?
- To be eligible you must:
- have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- be registered for the purposes of GST
- be a permanent resident of Australia
- have an account with an Australian financial institution
- be in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region and be one of the following entity types:
- a company incorporated in Australia
- a company incorporated by guarantee
- an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust
- an incorporated association
- a partnership
- a joint (consortia) application with a lead organisation
- a [registered charity or] not-for-profit organisation
- a publicly funded research organisation as defined in the Glossary
- an individual
- an Australian local government body
- an Australian state or territory government body
For more information, visit Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.