National Foundation for Australia-China Relations 2026-27 Competitive Grants Program

The National Foundation for Australia-China Relations is a national platform which promotes enhanced cooperation between Australia and China in support of Australia’s national interests.

Priority objectives are to:

• Strengthen risk-informed engagement and practical cooperation between Australia and China, in Australia’s national interests
• Strengthen Australia’s resilience as a multicultural democracy in which Chinese-Australian communities thrive.

This year the 2026-27 grant round application process will comprise of two stages.

Stage One: applicant submits an Expressions of Interest (EOI) form and 500-word pitch describing their proposed grant activity by 12 noon AEST, Tuesday 26 May.

Stage Two: in early June, successful applicants from Stage One will be invited to complete and submit a full grant application. Full applications are due by 12 noon AEST, Friday 10 July.

Eligibility:

To be eligible applicants must represent an entity with an Australian Business Number (ABN), have an account with an Australian financial institution, be a legal entity with the capacity to enter into a legally binding agreement and be located in Australia or mainland, Hong Kong, Macau and/or Taiwan.