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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 build partnerships and improve engagement between Australia and Korea.

Funding

$50K – $150K

Deadline

13 May 2026

Location

Australia, South Korea

Who Can Apply

Australian entities may apply if they hold an ABN, ACN or ICN. Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations are eligible. Individuals can apply if they are Australian, permanent residents of Australia, or citizens of the Republic of Korea. Government bodies, statutory authorities and consortia with a lead organisation are also eligible.
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 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.

Expected Outcomes

Stronger Australia–Korea relationships, increased cultural understanding, enhanced Australia's international reputation, greater public awareness in both countries, and new or deeper partnerships in shared-interest areas.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companynon_profitindigenous_organisationlocal_governmentindividualother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communityother

Keywords

Australia Korea FoundationKoreaSouth Koreainternational relationscultural understandingpartnershipspublic diplomacycommunity projects

Frequently Asked Questions

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 build partnerships and improve engagement between Australia and Korea.

How much funding does the Australia Korea Foundation provide?

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

Who is eligible for the Australia Korea Foundation?

Australian entities may apply if they hold an ABN, ACN or ICN. Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations are eligible. Individuals can apply if they are Australian, permanent residents of Australia, or citizens of the Republic of Korea. Government bodies, statutory authorities and consortia with a lead organisation are also eligible.

When does the Australia Korea Foundation close?

Applications close on 13 May 2026.

What activities are funded?

Projects 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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