Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) 2024-25 Grant Round

Overview

The Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) seeks to advance Australia's engagement with Japan by supporting people-to-people linkages, promoting a contemporary image of Australia in Japan, and facilitating informed discussion on key bilateral foreign and trade policy issues.    The objectives of the AJF are:    - to increase awareness and understanding in Japan of shared interests with Australia;  - to increase awareness and understanding in Australia of the importance of Japan to Australia as an economic and strategic partner; and  - to increase recognition in Japan of Australian excellence and expertise.   The AJF provides grants to projects aligned with the Australian Government's priorities with funding from the Program. The AJF expands people-to-people and institutional links through programs and partnerships on contemporary issues, including in economic diplomacy, the arts, media, education, business, science, technology and sport. Key priority areas are society, culture and sport; economic diplomacy and geopolitics; education and Australian studies; scientific innovation; and communication, information and advocacy.  Further information can be found at Australia-Japan Foundation Grants | Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (dfat.gov.au)