Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program (ACDGP) 2024-25 Round

Overview

The ACDGP supports international projects that tell Australian stories, amplify First Nations voices, deepen bilateral partnerships and build cultural understanding and connections overseas. The ACDGP 2024-25 Round seeks to advance Australia’s interests through activities that foster mutual understanding, build trust and increase Australia’s ability to influence. The objectives of the grant opportunity are to: support collaborative and innovative projects that tell Australian stories and amplify First Nations voices overseas; influence perceptions of Australia abroad by building cultural understanding and connections; build international people-to-people and / or institutional partnerships; support a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific; and align with Australia’s Cultural Policy ‘Revive’ as set out in the pillars: First Nations First; a Place for Every Story; Centrality of the Artist; and Engaging the Audience. The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are: increased collaboration and partnerships between Australian and international organisations/individuals in the arts and cultural sectors; increased Australian capacity to effectively engage with overseas partners, especially in the arts and cultural sectors; and enhanced reputation and influence for Australia internationally. The ACDGP 2024-25 Round will open between 13 January and 17 February 2025.