Council for Australian-Arab Relations Grant Program

Objectives

The 2023-24 objectives for the Council for Australian-Arab Relations (CAAR) are to:

• ensure that the CAAR grant program aligns with the Australian Government’s regional priorities, and CAAR’s Strategic Framework 2022-24.
• ensure an effective and engaging program of CAAR projects; and
• pursue innovative public diplomacy and social media opportunities, to promote the CAAR and highlight the value of Australian-Arab relations.

CAAR 2023-24 Thematic Focus and Priority Areas

• Innovation and Sustainability (includes green/renewable innovations)
• Health and Sport (includes inclusivity)
• Social Cohesion & Gender Equality (includes diversity and diaspora engagement)
• Arts and Culture (includes First Nations culture and businesses)

Grants Available

• The Australian Government has committed approximately $429,500 in FY 2023-24, subject to appropriation, for the Council for Australian-Arab Relations (CAAR).
• The grant opportunity will run from 01 December 2023 to 12 January 2024.
  • The minimum grant amount is $20,000
  • The maximum grant amount is $60,000
• The maximum grant period is 12 months.

Outcomes

The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are to:

• increase awareness in the Arab region of shared interests with Australia.
• increase awareness and understanding in Australia of the importance of the Arab region to Australia as an economic and strategic partner.
• maximise public diplomacy opportunities engaging DFAT Australian Embassies and State and Territory Offices when possible.
• build strong community and institutional relationships with Middle East and North African (MENA) countries and promote social cohesion.
• grow relationships with many Arab countries through partnering with Arab institutes to establish economic opportunities.
• increase recognition in the Arab region of Australia’s expertise.

Eligible Locations

Eligible locations include:

• Australia
• Algeria
• Bahrain
• Egypt
• Iraq
• Jordan
• Kuwait
• Lebanon
• Libya
• Morocco
• Oman
• Palestinian Territories
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• Somalia
• Sudan
• Syria
• Tunisia
• United Arab Emirates
• Yemen

Who is eligible to apply for a grant?

• To be eligible you must:
  • have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • be registered for the purposes of GST
  • be a permanent resident of Australia
  • have an account with an Australian financial institution
• be in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region and be one of the following entity types:
  • a company incorporated in Australia
  • a company incorporated by guarantee
  • an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust
  • an incorporated association
  • a partnership
  • a joint (consortia) application with a lead organisation
  • a [registered charity or] not-for-profit organisation
  • a publicly funded research organisation as defined in the Glossary
  • an individual
  • an Australian local government body
  • an Australian state or territory government body.

For more information, visit Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.