ASEAN-Australia Centre grants 2026–2027

The ASEAN‑Australia Centre (AAC) invites applications from Australian organisations and individuals for its 2026‑27 grant programme. The call supports projects that strengthen Australia’s connections with Southeast Asia and ASEAN across business, education, cultural, and community sectors. Eligible applicants can receive between 50,000 and 200,000 AUD per year, for up to two years, to fund initiatives that involve more than one Southeast Asian country and are carried out in Australia and/or ASEAN member states. The programme is divided into three streams—economic engagement, creative industry and cultural connections, and Asia capability—each targeting specific types of projects such as networking, exchanges, residencies, professional development, export pathways, and educational resources.

Funding up to 200,000 AUD per year for up to two years; support for projects across business, education, cultural, and community sectors; includes capacity building, exchanges, residencies, professional development, export pathways, and market development.

Australian-based entities and eligible Southeast Asian partners