Australia-China Council 2017 Grant Round

Overview

The Australia-China Council strengthens foundations and develops new frontiers of Australia-China partnership. The objectives of the Australia-China Council 2017-18 grant round are centred on four areas – Education, Economic Diplomacy, Arts and Culture and Australian Studies in China - and are underpinned by three cross-cutting themes - Mobility, Technology and Capabilities and New Areas of Engagement. Education: Support practical and effective solutions to enhance China literacy, business and cultural capabilities of Australian institutions and people to effectively engage with China, and promote education, science and innovation connectivity between Australia and China Economic Diplomacy: Promote diversity, growth and innovation of Australia's trade and investment relationship with China Arts and Culture: Showcase Australian arts and creative industries to Chinese audiences and build closer and broader cultural and artistic partnerships Australian Studies in China: Consolidate and strengthen the Australian Studies in China Program Consistent with these objectives, in 2017-18 the Australia-China Council welcomes applications that are relevant to the following: Australia-China Year of Tourism (2017); The 45th anniversary of Australia’s diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China (2018); and The 40th anniversary of the founding of the Australia-China Council (2018).