Funding program
2012-13 Grant round is now closed
The Australia-Korea Foundation 2012-2013 grant round closed on, April 12, 2012.
Please contact the AKF Secretariat for enquiries on funding opportunities outside of the grant round. We may be offering another grant round in September 2012. Please enquire.
Objectives
The objectives of the Australian-Korea Foundation are to:
- Increase public awareness of Australia in Korea, and of Korea in Australia, and the importance of the bilateral relationship
- Develop partnerships in areas of shared interest in the bilateral, regional and global context
- Increase Australians’ capacity to effectively engage with Korea.
Themes
The AKF is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2012 and continues to support projects which advance Australia's engagement with Korea by supporting cultural, academic, business and community exchanges.
Partnerships and Collaborations in the fields of Technology, Environment and Agriculture
Projects which establish new partnerships or build on existing collaborations between institutions or peak bodies and their counterparts in Korea, particularly in emerging fields of research and development.
Culture and Society
Projects which highlight Australia's cultural and societal diversity, and encourage a greater awareness and well-informed knowledge of contemporary Australia among Korean influencers and in the broader Korean society.
Youth and Capacity Building for the Future
Projects which develop the skills of Australians to effectively engage with Korea such as language and cross-cultural skills and build a deeper understanding of Korean society, politics and the economy such as student and professional exchange programs.
Timelines
Applications for the 2012-12 have now closed for projects and activities which will commence after 1 August 2012 and will be completed by 30 September 2013.
All applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome in late June / early July 2011.
| Dates for 2012–2013 Grant Round | |
|---|---|
| Opening date for online applications | Monday 13 February 2012 |
| Closing date for submitting applications | Midnight Thursday 12 April 2012 |
| Unsuccessful applicants notified | Early June 2012 |
| Successful applicants notified pending funding allocation for the 2012-2013 Financial Year* | Mid June 2012 |
| Processing of grant agreements for successful applicants once DFAT’s 2012-2013 Financial Year funding is allocated | Early July 2012 |
*Successful applications will be subject to the AKF receiving full funding from the government as of 1 July 2012.
Frequency of AKF Grant Funding Rounds
The AKF Secretariat will conduct one grant round each financial year. Generally, this round will be advertised in January or February on the AKF website. Any subsequent grant rounds within a financial year will also be advertised on the AKF website.
Intersessional applications (formerly known as Ad Hoc)
Intersessional applications will be received outside of the general grants round, by submitting an application using the online application form. Please note: this form is deactivated during the AKF Grant Rounds.
*Applications submitted through this intersessional process are not guaranteed that they will be put to the Board for assessment.
Intersessional applications will only be looked at if funds become available throughout the year through, refunds and approved grants not going ahead. Any intercessional applications brought to the Board's attention, will be advised prior to this happening to confirm that the project is still current.