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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, cultural engagement and cultural diplomacy priorities. Funding is provided on a targeted, closed, non-competitive basis, with year-round expressions of interest accepted.
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Open to organisations and individuals
• Activities must align with the objectives of the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund
• Supports arts and cultural activities including development, production, presentation, exhibition, performance and some research activities
• Open to all art forms and cultural expressions
• 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 will not fund a component of an activity already receiving funding from another Australian, State or Local Government entity or agency
• Applications are by Expression of Interest and selected activities may be invited to apply on a targeted, closed, non-competitive basis
The department will either require an Expression of Interest or identify activities that accord with the objectives of ICDAF on a targeted, closed, non-competitive basis, and may invite proposals for specific activities where funds are available. ICDAF supports development, production, presentation, exhibition and/or performance of arts and cultural activities that meet its objectives, including whole-of-sector and industry-wide initiatives and research activities. It is open to all art forms and cultural expressions. 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 sector-wide and industry initiatives and some research activities, across art forms such as music, literature, theatre, dance, design, visual arts, cross-media, and film and screen-based arts.Expected Outcomes
Activities that promote Australia’s international arts and cultural engagement and cultural diplomacy priorities, contribute to Australia’s cultural development, support participation in and access to arts and culture, and enhance Australia’s reputation abroad.Key Information
Applicant Types
non_profitcompanyindividuallocal_governmentother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communityresearchother
Keywords
artsculturecultural diplomacyinternational engagementhumanitiesmusicliteraturetheatre
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, cultural engagement and cultural diplomacy priorities. Funding is provided on a targeted, closed, non-competitive basis, with year-round expressions of interest accepted.
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Who is eligible for the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund (ICDAF)?
- Open to organisations and individuals
- Activities must align with the objectives of the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund
- Supports arts and cultural activities including development, production, presentation, exhibition, performance and some research activities
- Open to all art forms and cultural expressions
- 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 will not fund a component of an activity already receiving funding from another Australian, State or Local Government entity or agency
- Applications are by Expression of Interest and selected activities may be invited to apply on a targeted, closed, non-competitive basis
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What activities are funded?
Development, production, presentation, exhibition and performance of arts and cultural activities, including sector-wide and industry initiatives and some research activities, across art forms such as music, literature, theatre, dance, design, visual arts, cross-media, and film and screen-based arts.
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