International Relations Grants Program Australia-ASEAN Council 2021

Overview

The International Relations Grants Program (the Program) is an ongoing program, subject to annual budget appropriation. The objectives of the Program are to promote institutional, community and people connections and a contemporary and positive image of Australia and support for the Australian Government’s international policy goals. The expected outcomes of the Program are: §  strengthened bilateral relationships in areas of mutual interest with particular countries and regions, §  international networks, collaboration and connections between institutions and communities to build understanding, trust and influence, §  enhanced Australian international reputation and reach through the promotion of our economic, creative and cultural, sporting, innovation and science, and education assets, and §  increased understanding of Australians of the cultures and opportunities in each of these countries.