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DFAT launches Council for Australian-Arab Relations Grant Program

Deadline: 14-Nov-2024

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has launched the Council for Australian-Arab Relations Grant Program.

Objectives
  • The 2024-25 objectives for the Council for Australian-Arab Relations (CAAR) are to:
    • ensure that the CAAR grant program aligns with the Australian Government’s priorities
    • 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.
Thematic Focus and Priority Areas
  • Innovation and Sustainability
  • Health and Sport
  • Social cohesion & Gender Equality
  • Arts, Media and Culture (includes First Nations culture)
Funding Information
  • Approximately $430,000 is available in FY2024-25 for the Council for Australian-Arab Relations (CAAR) Grant Round
    • The minimum grant amount is $20,000.
    • The maximum grant amount is $60,000.
    • Co-contribution from the applicants and other parties to strengthen an application are permitted.
    • Applicants are to apply funding amounts closest to the nearest $1,000.
Duration
  • The maximum grant period is 12 months.
Eligible locations
Outcomes

The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are to:

  • increase awareness in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region of shared interests with Australia
  • increase awareness and understanding in Australia of the importance of the MENA 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 MENA countries and promote social cohesion.
  • grow relationships with many MENA countries through partnering with MENA institutes to establish economic opportunities.
  • to increase recognition in the MENA region of Australia’s expertise.
Eligibility Criteria
  • To be eligible you must:
    • have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
    • be registered for the purposes of GST
    • be a permanent resident of Australia
    • hold a bank account with an Australian financial institution
    • be located in Australia
  • 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
Ineligibility Criteria
  • You are not eligible to apply if you are:
    • a Commonwealth, state, territory or local government agency or body (including government business enterprises)
    • seeking to use funds for study
    • commercially viable organisation
    • unincorporated association
    • overseas resident/organisation
    • if you are under 18 years of age

For more information, visit DFAT.