Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program (ACDGP)

The Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program (ACDGP) supports projects that promote Australia’s creative sector and First Nations identity to deepen bilateral partnerships and strengthen our reputation as a modern diverse nation internationally.

The objectives of the ACDGP are to:

• support the promotion of Australia’s creative sector internationally 
• support collaborative and innovative projects that promote Australia as a modern, diverse nation and a source of creative excellence 
• influence perceptions of Australia at home and abroad through building cultural understanding and connections 
• build people-to-people and/or institutional links internationally 
• support First Nations creative industries and seek opportunities to assist in embedding First Nations into our Foreign Policy 
• align with ‘Revive’, Australia’s National Cultural Policy.
   

Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program outcomes

Cultural diplomacy plays a vital role in international relations, offering unique opportunities to foster mutual understanding and build relationships. Through cultural diplomacy initiatives, DFAT strengthens Australia's influence, reputation, reach and relationships overseas. 

The ACDGP will advance Australia’s soft power and partnership objectives by:

• Increasing public awareness of Australia’s artistic and cultural assets internationally.
• Developing enduring partnerships in the creative sector, particularly with a First Nations focus, between Australian organisations/individuals and those in other countries  
• Increasing Australia’s capacity to effectively engage internationally, especially in the arts and creative sectors, to build ongoing connections and collaboration.