Deadline: 4 April 2018
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking applications for its Australia-ASEAN Council grant program 2018.
Objectives
- 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
- 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
Funding Information
- Between $250,000 and $300,000 in 2018-19 is available for this grant opportunity, subject to appropriation, starting in July 2018.
- Grant applications for a minimum of $10,000 or maximum of $50,000 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.
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 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-ASEAN Council Grant.