The National Foundation for Australia-China Relations is pleased to announce an open call for the 2023-24 grants round to support constructive engagement with China, consistent with the national interest.
Objectives
The Foundation’s strategic objectives are:
Promoting connections and practical cooperation
Building understanding and exchange
Showcasing Australian excellence
Engaging Australia’s diverse communities
Areas
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, including:
Low emissions technology, the transition to green energy and environment
Health and ageing
Education and training
Agritech and agribusiness
Digital trade and e-commerce
First Nations businesses and exporters
Visitor economy
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.
Funding Information
For this competitive grant opportunity, up to $6.5million is available for disbursement in the 2023-2024 financial year. It is anticipated that most grants will be valued between $100,000 and $500,000.
Duration
The maximum grant period is two years.
During this period, you will be expected to provide evaluation reporting and acquittals in accordance with your grant agreement.
Outcomes
The intended outcomes of the program are:
The establishment and maintenance of valuable engagement or connections with China for mutual benefit
Enhanced capacity for Australia to engage with, and capitalise on, opportunities with or in China
Greater recognition within China of Australia’s national story, society, excellence, and the value and benefits of engaging with Australia
Greater awareness and recognition of First Nations knowledge and cultures in China
Collaboration that enables Australian institutions to benefit from Chinese innovation and expertise
Mechanisms that are successful in enhancing the Chinese and Australian people-to-people connections and individual experiences in Australia and in China, as a catalyst for life-long connections
Events or other initiatives which promote the rich and diverse spectrum of Chinese-Australian achievements
Location
Your grant can include activities at different locations provided they are in Australia and/or Greater China.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, you must:
have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia
have an account with an Australian financial institution
be located in Australia or Greater China
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
a registered charity or not-for-profit organisation
a publicly funded research organisation
an individual who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia
an Australian local government body
an Australian state or territory government body
an Australian statutory authority
a Corporate Commonwealth Entity
an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006.
Ineligibility Criteria
You are not eligible to apply if you are:
an organisation, or your project partner is an organisation, included on the National Redress Scheme’s website on the list of ‘Institutions that have not joined or signified their intent to join the Scheme’
unincorporated association
a previous grantee who has failed to provide a full and proper acquittal of an earlier DFAT grant
