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AJF 2022-23 Grant Round

The 2022-23 Grants Round has closed. View the list of 2022-23 grant recipients.

• Australia-Japan Foundation 2022 Grant Round Guidelines [DOCX 278 KB]
• Australia-Japan Foundation 2022 Grant Round Guidelines [PDF 468 KB]
• Tips for writing a strong application – 2023 Grant Round

Key priority areas

• Communication, information and advocacy
• Economic diplomacy and geopolitics
• Education and Australian studies
• Scientific innovation
• Society, culture and sport

For more information on priority areas and themes, see the Australia-Japan Foundation Strategic Plan 2017-2022.

Timeline for 2022-23 grant round

• Opening date – 29 March 2022
• Deadline for submitting applications – 2pm (AEST) 10 May 2022
• Successful applicants notified – September 2022
• Processing of grant agreements for successful applicants – September 2022
• Unsuccessful applicants notified – September 2022
• Period for grant activities – September 2022 - June 2023.

AJF overview - video message from the AJF Chair

Video message from the AJF Deputy Chair on what makes a good application