What is the Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program (ACDGP)?
The Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program (ACDGP) supports international projects that tell Australian stories, amplify First Nations voices, deepen bilateral partnerships and build cultural understanding and connections overseas.
The objectives of the 2023-24 ACDGP round 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
- align with Australia’s Cultural Policy ‘Revive’ [PDF] as set out in the pillars: First Nations First; a Place for Every Story; Centrality of the Artist; and Engaging the Audience.
How often are grants rounds announced?
An ACDGP round is run annually.
Why does the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade run this program?
Through the promotion of Australia's cultural and creative industries internationally, DFAT influences perceptions of Australia overseas, supports enduring people-to-people and institutional links and acknowledges the economic importance of the creative industries to Australia.
Who can apply?
You must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or an Australian organisation. Further eligibility criteria can be found on page 6 of the ACDGP Guidelines.
Where can I find the Round Guidelines?
The 2024-25 Round Guidelines will be published in the coming months.
Where can I find the assessment criteria?
The four criteria can be found on page 9 of the Guidelines.
Where can I find the instructions for applying?
All the instructions for applying can be found on page 10 of the Guidelines.
If the grants round is closed, can I apply for a grant outside of the round?
No, the ACDGP can only consider applications through the advertised grant round.
My activity does not specifically address the grant round objectives, can I still apply?
All potential grants will be considered against the strategic objectives of the program as well as artistic merit and value for money.
Can I request more than $60,000 for my grant?
No, applications are capped at a maximum of $60,000 per year.