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Australia Korea Foundation

Australian Government · Australia

The Australia Korea Foundation provides funding to businesses and individuals for projects that strengthen Australia–Korea relations, enhance Australia's international reputation and promote cultural understanding. It supports initiatives that increase awareness, build partnerships and improve Australians' capacity to engage with Korea.

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Funding

$50K – $150K

Closed

13 May 2026

Location

Australia, Republic of Korea

Who Can Apply

• An Australian entity with an Australian business number (ABN), Australian company number (ACN) or Indigenous corporation number (ICN) • A consortium with a lead organisation • A registered charity or not-for-profit organisation • An Australian local government body • An Australian State or Territory government body • A corporate Commonwealth entity • An Australian statutory authority • An Australian or permanent resident of Australia • A citizen or organisation from the Republic of Korea
To be eligible, applicants must be one of the following: an Australian entity with an Australian business number (ABN), Australian company number (ACN) or Indigenous corporation number (ICN); a consortium with a lead organisation; a registered charity or not-for-profit organisation; an Australian local government body; an Australian State or Territory government body; a corporate Commonwealth entity; an Australian statutory authority; an Australian or permanent resident of Australia; or a citizen or organisation from the Republic of Korea.

What's Funded

Projects undertaken by businesses, individuals and organisations that strengthen relations with Korea, increase public awareness of Australia in Korea and Korea in Australia, develop partnerships in areas of shared interest, and build Australians' capacity to engage effectively with Korea.

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Expected Outcomes

Funded projects are expected to strengthen Australia–Korea relations, enhance Australia's international reputation, promote cultural understanding, increase public awareness between the two countries, and develop partnerships and engagement capability.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companynon_profitlocal_governmentindigenous_organisationindividualother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitymarketingother

Keywords

Australia Korea FoundationKoreainternational relationscultural understandingpartnershipspublic awarenessDFAT

Official Grant Page

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Australia Korea Foundation?

The Australia Korea Foundation is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $50K – $150K in funding. The Australia Korea Foundation provides funding to businesses and individuals for projects that strengthen Australia–Korea relations, enhance Australia's international reputation and promote cultural understanding. It supports initiatives that increase awareness, build partnerships and improve Australians' capacity to engage with Korea.
2

How much funding does the Australia Korea Foundation provide?

The Australia Korea Foundation provides $50K – $150K in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the Australia Korea Foundation?

  • An Australian entity with an Australian business number (ABN), Australian company number (ACN) or Indigenous corporation number (ICN)
  • A consortium with a lead organisation
  • A registered charity or not-for-profit organisation
  • An Australian local government body
  • An Australian State or Territory government body
  • A corporate Commonwealth entity
  • An Australian statutory authority
  • An Australian or permanent resident of Australia
  • A citizen or organisation from the Republic of Korea
4

When does the Australia Korea Foundation close?

Applications closed on 13 May 2026.
5

What activities are funded?

Projects undertaken by businesses, individuals and organisations that strengthen relations with Korea, increase public awareness of Australia in Korea and Korea in Australia, develop partnerships in areas of shared interest, and build Australians' capacity to engage effectively with Korea.
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