Objectives:
- Strengthen risk-informed engagement with China in Australia's national interest.
- Reinforce social cohesion by engaging Chinese-Australian communities, showcasing their contributions, and strengthening their voice and agency.
- Facilitate dialogue to increase mutual understanding in priority areas that further Australia's national interest.
- Build Australian knowledge and capability to engage with mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, including fellowships or scholarships to improve language skills and lived experience.
- Support key Australian industry sectors to engage markets in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
- Promote climate change, net zero, green economy, and clean energy transition outcomes.
- Showcase Australian excellence and enhance people-to-people links through exchanges in culture, arts, sports, education, academia, innovation, science, health, aviation, and tourism.
- Engage diverse Chinese-Australian communities to foster leadership and strengthen their civic engagement.
- Enhance understanding of modern multicultural Australia by international students from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan and connect emerging leaders to Australian society.
- Promote media and public communication activities related to these objectives.
Target Beneficiaries:
- Australian companies, incorporated associations, partnerships, registered charities, not-for-profits, publicly funded research organizations.
- Individuals who are Australian citizens or permanent residents.
- Australian local, state, territory government bodies, statutory authorities, Corporate Commonwealth Entities.
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporations.
- Entities located in Australia or mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and/or Taiwan.
- Applicants must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and an Australian financial institution account.
Application Process:
- Applications must be submitted online via the SmartyGrants platform.
- Applicants must complete the application form, provide requested information and supporting documents, and address eligibility and assessment criteria.
- Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time (30 June 2025, 12:00 pm ACT time).
- The level of detail and evidence should correspond to the size and complexity of the funding requested.
Key Features:
- Total funding available: AUD 7,000,000.
- Grant amounts range from AUD 100,000 to AUD 500,000.
- Maximum grant period is four years.
- Open competitive selection process.
- Supports a wide range of activities including dialogue facilitation, knowledge building, industry engagement, cultural and educational exchanges, and community leadership.
- Contact details and further information available via the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations website and email grants@australiachinafoundation.org.au.
This program aims to foster stronger Australia-China relations through diverse initiatives that benefit both nations socially, culturally, and economically.
