National Foundation for Australia-China Relations 2022-23 Competitive Grants Program

Overview

The Foundation provides grant opportunities each year to develop, promote and strengthen understanding and engagement between Australia and China, including business and community stakeholders, in support of Australia’s national interests. The Foundation’s strategic objectives are: Promoting connections and practical cooperation Building understanding and exchange Showcasing Australian excellence Engaging Australia’s diverse communities The Foundation welcomes applications in line with the Foundation’s strategic objectives, including but not limited to the following areas: Collaboration to tackle shared challenges, such as climate change and ageing populations Informed business engagement with China, including in the following areas: Low emissions technology and environment Health and ageing Education Agritech and Agribusiness Financial technology Cohesive communities: recognising and supporting the contribution of Chinese Australian communities and supporting Chinese international students and scholars, including to connect with the broader Australian community Promotion of Australia’s First Nations culture in China Communications, including projecting a positive image of Australia in China, media diversity and access to relevant information Showcasing Australian society, institutions and excellence to relevant audiences in Australia and China People to people connections, including in art, culture and sports Science, technology and environment China awareness: improving capacity of Australian organisations to engage confidently with China