National Foundation for Australia-China Relations: 2025-26 Grants Round

Grant Description

Open, competitive grants that strengthen risk-informed Australia–China engagement and reinforce social cohesion through Chinese-Australian community participation. Up to $20.5 million is available across 2025-26 to 2028-29 (around $7 million a year). Most individual grants will sit between $100,000 and $500,000, funding projects that build mutual understanding, boost capability, support key industries, advance climate-related outcomes and showcase Australian excellence in culture, education, science, sport and innovation.

What It Funds

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Eligibility Criteria

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