Funding Sources for Cultural Initiatives in ACP Countries

Australia-India CouncilBILATERAL FUNDSMain officeAustraliaIndiaAustralia-India CouncilAustralia-India CouncilPO Box 5363 Kingston ACT 2604C/- Australian High CommissionTel: +61 2 6261 38331/50 G, Shantipath, ChanakyapuriFax: +61 2 6112 3833 New Delhi - 110 021Email: ausindia.council@dfat.gov.au Tel: +4139 9947Websitehttp://www.dfat.gov.au/aic/Purpose and program areasThe Council's purpose is to broaden the relationship between Australia and India by encouraging andsupporting contacts and increasing levels of knowledge and understanding between the peoples andinstitutions of the two countries.In the Arts, the Council encourages understanding between Australia and India by developing anappreciation of the quality, diversity and sophistication of each other’s arts and culture (including filmand literature) in each country.Funding sourcesThe Council is supported by a secretariat located in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade inCanberra and in New Delhi. The Australian High Commission in New Delhi also promotes theCouncil’s activities in India.Eligible countriesAustralia and IndiaWho can receive a grant?Individual applicants must be Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents.Grant sizeThere is no minimum or maximum grant size.Examples of recent grantsProgram expenditure 2008–2009:ARTS & CULTURE (including Film and Literature): Australian Author’s Tour: $14,717 Asialink - Artist in Residency Program, India: $30,000 Janet De Boer, The Textile Forum for Textile Arts (TAFTA): $10,000 Dr Sasi Victoire & Joey Josia Laifoo : $20,000The total expenditure for 2008-2009 was around $142,506.68