Multilateral Engagement Grant Program

Key details of the program include:

Objectives:

• To increase engagement of developing countries' governments in multilateral organizations.
• To strengthen multilateral cooperation and representation of these countries on the global stage.

Target Beneficiaries:

• Foreign governments from developing countries in Africa and the Indo-Pacific region.
• Individuals are not eligible for this grant.

Funding:

• Total funding available is AUD 3,000,000.

Application Process:

• The program operates through a closed non-competitive grant process.
• There is no formal application process.
• Requests for support can be submitted by Australian Government policy leads, multilateral posts, multilateral organizations, or eligible foreign governments.
• Requests are considered on an ongoing basis throughout the life of the program.

Key Features:

• Focus on supporting developing countries to engage more effectively in multilateral forums.
• Managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
• Grants are awarded based on requests rather than open competition.
• The program runs until at least the end of 2025.

This program aims to foster stronger international collaboration by empowering developing countries to have a more active role in multilateral decision-making processes.

Contact for the program is Melissa Kirk at jpo@dfat.gov.au.