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Australia Cook Islands Partnership Program

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade · Australia

The Australia Cook Islands Partnership Program provides AUD 7.6 million over four years to support priorities under the Cook Islands–Australia ‘Oa Tumanava Partnership. Funding is delivered through a closed non-competitive process to the Cook Islands Government, with one grant disbursed each financial year.

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Funding

$1.5M – $1.9M

Deadline

30 June 2028

Duration

12 months

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Only the Cook Islands Government is eligible to apply. Applicants must be invited; this is a closed non-competitive process. No other organisations will be invited or considered eligible. Proposed activities must align with the ‘Oa Tumanava Partnership and Cook Islands Government priorities.
The Cook Islands Government is the sole entity eligible to apply for this grant. This recognises the Cook Islands Government as the signing partner to the Cook Islands Australia ‘Oa Tumanava Partnership and the governing authority of the Cook Islands. Organisations are not eligible if they have not received an invitation to apply and are not listed as an eligible invited organisation. No other organisations, except the Cook Islands Government, will be invited or eligible to apply. Grant activities must align with and support the ‘Oa Tumanava Partnership and established priorities of the Cook Islands Government.

What's Funded

Activities that align with and support the ‘Oa Tumanava Partnership and the established priorities of the Cook Islands Government across people-to-people links, security cooperation, prosperity, regional and international cooperation, and institutional linkages for resilient and inclusive societies.

Expected Outcomes

Strengthened bilateral partnership outcomes between Australia and the Cook Islands, including enhanced people-to-people links, security cooperation, prosperity, regional cooperation, and stronger institutional linkages supporting resilient and inclusive societies.

Key Information

Applicant Types

other

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communityother

Keywords

Cook Islandsinternational developmentbilateral partnershipregional developmentPacificDFATsecurity cooperationpeople-to-people links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Australia Cook Islands Partnership Program?

The Australia Cook Islands Partnership Program is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Australia, providing $1.5M – $1.9M in funding. The Australia Cook Islands Partnership Program provides AUD 7.6 million over four years to support priorities under the Cook Islands–Australia ‘Oa Tumanava Partnership. Funding is delivered through a closed non-competitive process to the Cook Islands Government, with one grant disbursed each financial year.

How much funding does the Australia Cook Islands Partnership Program provide?

The Australia Cook Islands Partnership Program provides $1.5M – $1.9M in funding. The typical project duration is 12 months.

Who is eligible for the Australia Cook Islands Partnership Program?

Only the Cook Islands Government is eligible to apply. Applicants must be invited; this is a closed non-competitive process. No other organisations will be invited or considered eligible. Proposed activities must align with the ‘Oa Tumanava Partnership and Cook Islands Government priorities.

When does the Australia Cook Islands Partnership Program close?

Applications close on 30 June 2028.

What activities are funded?

Activities that align with and support the ‘Oa Tumanava Partnership and the established priorities of the Cook Islands Government across people-to-people links, security cooperation, prosperity, regional and international cooperation, and institutional linkages for resilient and inclusive societies.

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