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.
Cultural diplomacy plays a vital role in international relations, offering unique opportunities to foster mutual understanding and build relationships. Through cultural diplomacy initiatives, DFAT strengthens Australia's influence, reputation, reach and relationships overseas.
The objectives of the ACDGP 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.
The 2024-25 ACDGP Round will open in the coming months.