Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program 2017 Round

Overview

The Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program (ACDGP) is intended to support projects that engage audiences, establish ongoing networks and promote collaboration and exchange. Projects supported by the ACDGP should: Expand audiences and markets for Australian artistic work and creative products. Promote Australian expertise in arts production and management. Leverage public-private partnerships. Recognise the role of cultural actors as authentic and accessible agents of social change. Influence perceptions of Australia at home and abroad. The objectives of the ACDGP are to: Support innovative collaboration and exchange. Promote our economic, artistic and cultural assets to an international audience. Support cultural diplomacy initiatives in DFAT’s Focus Country’s (Japan 2018). Foster collaborative people-to-people links internationally. Leverage existing partnerships and fostering engagement with key stakeholders in line with our economic diplomacy objectives.