The Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program (ACDGP) supports international projects that tell Australian stories, amplify First Nations voices, deepen bilateral partnerships, and build cultural understanding and connections overseas.
Cultural diplomacy plays a vital role in international relations, offering unique opportunities to foster mutual understanding and to build relationships. Through cultural diplomacy initiatives, DFAT strengthens Australia's influence, reputation, reach and relationships overseas.
The 2025-26 ACDGP round has now closed. Applicants will be notified of the outcome in the coming months.
Please note: Successful applicants must commence planning their grant activity before 30 June 2026.
Funding for individual projects is capped at $60,000. Applicants are encouraged to seek funding support and partnerships with other areas of government, corporate sponsors, and private partners.
Future rounds will be announced on this page.
The objectives of the ACDGP are to:
- support collaborative and innovative projects that tell Australian stories and amplify First Nations voices overseas
- influence perceptions of Australia abroad by building cultural understanding and connections
- build international partnerships between people and/or institutions
- foster a peaceful, stable and prosperous region
- contribute to the program objectives informed by Australia's Cultural Policy 'Revive' as set out in the pillars: First Nations First; a Place for Every Story; Centrality of the Artist; and Engaging the Audience.
The intended outcomes of the ACDGP are:
- increased collaboration and partnerships between Australian and international organisations/individuals in the arts and cultural sectors
- increased Australian capacity to effectively engage with overseas partners, especially in the arts and cultural sectors
- enhanced reputation and influence for Australia internationally.
ACDGP 2024–25 grantees
The Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program (ACDGP) 2024–25 round grantees were announced in August 2025.