Australia-Korea Foundation grant 2021

Objectives

The objectives of the Australian-Korea Foundation (AKF) are to:

• increase public awareness of Australia in Korea, and of Korea in Australia, and the importance of the bilateral relationship
• develop partnerships in areas of shared interest in the bilateral, regional and global context
• increase Australians' capacity to effectively engage with Korea.

Key priority areas

• Strategic international relations
• Trade and commerce relationships
• Cross cultural collaborations
• Technological, scientific and education innovation

Applications for activities that would strengthen cooperation between Australia and Korea to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic would be welcomed.

Grant amount

Grant applications for a minimum of $5,000 or maximum of $40,000 per year up to three years will be considered. It is anticipated that most grants will be between $15,000 and $30,000 per year, depending on the scope of the grant activity and its complexity.

Co-contributions from your Korean partner and other parties strengthen your application.

Timeline for reopened 2021-22 grant round

 - Opening date — 12 May 2021

 - Closing date for submitting applications — 21 June 2021

 - Unsuccessful applicants notified — September 2021

 - Successful applicants notified — September 2021

 - Processing of grant agreements for successful applicants — September 2021

•  - Internal deadline for enquiries and Letters of Support —14 June 2021

More information can be found on DFAT website:

https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/foundations-councils-institutes/australia-korea-foundation/grants