Deadline: 25-Jul-22
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is seeking applications for the Council on Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR) Grant Round 2022-23 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 objectives of the COALAR 2022-2023 grant program with which outcomes should be aligned are:
- enhanced and strengthened links between Australia and Latin America in the priority areas of business, education, sustainability, tourism and cultural promotion
- a closer engagement between corporate Australia and with Latin America
- an increased awareness and understanding of Australia in Latin America, and of Latin America in Australia.
Themes
For the 2022-2023 grant round, projects that align with the theme of economic, social and environmental sustainability, across COALAR’s priority areas are strongly encouraged. These themes are:
- business
- education
- tourism, and
- cultural promotion.
Strategies
Applications are required to align with one or more of COALAR’s Strategic Plan 2020-2023 strategies. These are:
- developing relationships with relevant stakeholders in Australia and Latin America to develop strategic collaboration and engagement opportunities
- promoting and supporting economic diplomacy projects and activities that facilitate and grow new business opportunities
- support strategic two-way visits of Australia’s and Latin America’s leaders and influencers
- using activities, programs, awards and networks to promote Australia and Latin America as dynamic and diverse societies
- encouraging innovative approaches to strengthen links in priority areas (business, education, sustainability, tourism and cultural promotion) such as technology and new capabilities
- increasing COALAR’s online and social media presence to support connections between Australia and Latin America.
Funding Information
- In 2022-23, approximately $420,000 is available for this grant opportunity, subject to appropriation.
- Grant applications for a minimum of $10,000 (exclusive of GST) to a maximum of $50,000 (exclusive of GST) per year will be considered.
Outcomes
The expected outcomes of the Program are:
- strengthened bilateral relationships in areas of mutual interest with particular countries and regions,
- international networks, collaboration and connections between institutions and communities to build understanding, trust and influence,
- enhanced Australian international reputation and reach through the promotion of their economic, creative and cultural, sporting, innovation and science, and education assets, and
- increased understanding of Australians of the cultures and opportunities in each of these countries.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible you must be one of the following entity types:
- an Australian entity with an Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN), or Indigenous Corporation Number (ICN)
- an Australian consortium with a lead organisation
- an Australian 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
- an Australian or permanent resident of Australia
- a citizen or organisation from one of the following countries in Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, México, Panamá, Paraguay, Perú and Uruguay
- a well-established organisation in a Latin American country with a business purpose to advocate for Australian business, education and/or cultural interests
- and be willing to provide or develop child protection guidelines that meets the Child Protection Policy | Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for your project if it involves people under the age of 18 years.
Ineligibility Criteria
You are not eligible to apply for a grant if you are:
- an organisation, or your project partner is an organisation, included on the National Redress Scheme’s website on the list of ‘Institutions that have not joined or signified their intent to join the Scheme’
- not an Australian, a permanent resident of Australia or an Australian organisation or you are not a citizen of, or organisation from countries of Latin America.
- a previous applicant who has failed to provide a full and proper acquittal of an earlier IRGP grant
- you may provide an interim report with the agreement of the relevant Secretariat where existing grant funding will be expended prior to the commencement of the new grant requested.
For more information, visit https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-people/council-australia-latin-america-relations-coalar-grant-round-2022-23