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12 Feb
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Australian Government: Council on Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR) Grant Program 2018
http://dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/foundations-councils-institutes/coalar/grants/Pages/guidelines-for-funding-applicants.aspx

Countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru as well as through the Pacific Alliance.

Application language: English

Deadline: 28 March 2018

Grant size: 250,000 to 300,000 US is available for this grant opportunity, subject to appropriation. Starting on July 2018, it is anticipated that most grants will be between $15,000 and $50,00 per year, depending on the scope of the grant activity and its complexity.

DESCRIPTION
The Australian Government is seeking applications for its Council on Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR) Grant Program 2018 in order to enhance Australia’s economic, political and social relations with Latin America.

COALAR grants are intended to provide seed funding to innovative projects relevant to the aims and objectives of the Council. This includes proposals that demonstrate potential for the development of long term linkages between individuals and institutions in Australia and their counterparts in Latin America.
* Projects that have a sport or commercial/business focus are strongly encouraged.
*Public-Private partnerships involving co-funding are also strongly encouraged.

Objectives:

  • Enhanced and strengthened links between Australia and Latin America, particularly in the areas of mutual economic support (encompassing two way trade and investment), education, sustainability and applied research, sport, culture and tourism, aligned closely with the policy of economic diplomacy.
  • Closer engagement at a corporate level between Australia and Latin America.
  • Increased engagement with and understanding of Australia in Latin America, and of Latin America in Australia.
  • The provision of advice to government about opportunities that will enhance the Australia – Latin America relationship.

Priority Areas

  • Mutual Economic Support (encompassing two way trade and investment)
  • Education, Sustainability and Applied Research
  • Sport, Arts and Culture and Tourism

ELIGIBILITY

  1. be one of the following entity types: 
    • an Australian entity with an Australian Business Number (ABN) or Australian Company Number (ACN)
    • a consortium with a lead organisation
    • a registered charity or not-for-profit organisation
    • an Australian local government body
    • an Australian State/Territory government body
    •  corporate Commonwealth entity
    • an Australian statutory authority
    • be an Australian or permanent resident of Australia
    • or be a citizen or organisation from the countries stated
    • or be a well-established organisation in a country with a business purpose to advocate for Australian business, education and/or cultural interests
  2. and be willing to provide or develop child protection guidelines for applicants project if it involves people under the age of 18 years.

The Council supports activities that promote:

  • Latin America and Australia’s business capabilities, including in integrated management of energy, water, sustainability, agriculture and mining – and in development of infrastructure; building – where possible on opportunities to extend interest and linkages between Australia and Latin America on public policy issues and administration
  • Australia’s economic credentials in terms of the ways and means by which Australian governments and public sectors facilitate the sound operation and growth of the Australian economy
  • Australia as a competitive, high quality tourist destination
  • Australia’s profile as a competitive and high quality provider of education and that encourage linkages between Australian schools, TAFEs, colleges and universities with Latin American institutions
  • Showcasing Australia's academic and science institutions as a potential source of direct or collaborative research and innovation where capabilities and strengths align with Latin American institutions. Tropical medicine and agribusiness, health, innovation and the digital economy have been highlighted as of current interest
  • public diplomacy and cultural activities in Latin America which showcase Australia as a diverse and dynamic society – and a willing collaborator – in performing arts, visual arts, literature, fashion and food among others and
  • supporting sports diplomacy and cooperation activities in Latin America that create or extend linkages and exchange from community to elite level.

For more information: If you have any questions during the application period, please contact Council on Australia Latin America Relations Secretariat, (02) 6261 3334, or Latin.Desk@dfat.gov.au. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade undertakes to respond to emailed questions within five working days.

Questions should be sent no later than 20/3/2018.