National Foundation for Australia-China Relations 2023-24 Competitive Grants Program

Tender ID: 534418

Tender Details

Organisation:

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Tender #:

GO6413

Status:

Closed

Publish Date:

16 August 2023

Closing Date:

24 September 2023

Tender Description

The Foundation provides grant opportunities each year to develop, promote and strengthen understanding and engagement between Australia and China, including business and community stakeholders, in support of Australia’s national interests.

The Foundation’s strategic objectives are:

Promoting connections and practical cooperation
Building understanding and exchange
Showcasing Australian excellence
Engaging Australia’s diverse communities

The Foundation welcomes applications in line with the Foundation’s strategic objectives, including but not limited to the following areas:

Collaboration on climate change
Informed business engagement with China
Support for cohesive communities through recognising the contribution of Chinese-Australian communities.
Activities that showcase the regional diversity of Australia
Support for Chinese international students and scholars to connect with the broader Australian community.
Activities that showcase the knowledge and cultures of Australia’s First Nations people in China
Communications, including projecting a positive image of Australia in China, media diversity and capability.
People-to-people connections, including in art, culture and sports.
Practical outcomes in health, science and technology that showcase the benefits of international collaboration and/or the contribution of Chinese Australians in these fields.
Exchanges and dialogues that increase mutual understanding.
Programs that enhance the China literacy and capability of Australian organisations
Creative and innovative ideas not covered in this list are also welcome.

Location

Western Australia : Gascoyne : Goldfields/Esperance : Great Southern : Kimberley : Mid West : Peel : Perth Metropolitan : Pilbara : South West : Wheatbelt
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North
Northern Territory : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania