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International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund (ICDAF)
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts · Australia
The International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund supports arts and cultural activities in Australia and overseas that advance the Australian Government’s international arts engagement and cultural diplomacy priorities. The department accepts expressions of interest year-round and may invite proposals for specific activities where funds are available.
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
Activity timeframes are agreed on a case-by-case basis.
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Applications begin through an Expression of Interest, or the department may identify activities on a targeted, closed, non-competitive basis
• Open to organisations and individuals
• Ordinarily funding is provided through an Australian incorporated organisation or entity with an active ABN
• In some circumstances grants may be provided through other agencies or government departments
• Ordinarily funding will not be provided for a component already receiving funding from another Australian, State or Local Government entity or agency
The department will either require an Expression of Interest or identify activities on a targeted, closed, non-competitive basis and may invite proposals for specific activities where funds are available. ICDAF is open to organisations and individuals. Ordinarily, a grant will be provided through an Australian incorporated organisation or entity with an active Australian Business Number (ABN). In some circumstances grants may be provided through other agencies or government departments. Ordinarily, a grant will not be provided for a component of an activity that is already receiving funding from another Australian, State or Local Government entity or agency.
What's Funded
Development, production, presentation, exhibition and performance of arts and cultural activities, including whole-of-sector and industry-wide initiatives and some research activities across all art forms and cultural expressions.Expected Outcomes
Activities that promote Australia’s international arts and cultural engagement, support cultural diplomacy priorities, contribute to arts and cultural development, improve participation in and access to arts and culture, and enhance Australia’s reputation abroad.Key Information
Applicant Types
non_profitcompanyindividualother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communityresearchother
Keywords
artsculturecultural diplomacyinternational engagementmusicliteraturetheatredance
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund (ICDAF)?
The International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund (ICDAF) is a mixed grant offered by Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts in Australia. The International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund supports arts and cultural activities in Australia and overseas that advance the Australian Government’s international arts engagement and cultural diplomacy priorities. The department accepts expressions of interest year-round and may invite proposals for specific activities where funds are available.
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Who is eligible for the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund (ICDAF)?
- Applications begin through an Expression of Interest, or the department may identify activities on a targeted, closed, non-competitive basis
- Open to organisations and individuals
- Ordinarily funding is provided through an Australian incorporated organisation or entity with an active ABN
- In some circumstances grants may be provided through other agencies or government departments
- Ordinarily funding will not be provided for a component already receiving funding from another Australian, State or Local Government entity or agency
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What activities are funded?
Development, production, presentation, exhibition and performance of arts and cultural activities, including whole-of-sector and industry-wide initiatives and some research activities across all art forms and cultural expressions.
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