The Australia-Korea Foundation (AKF) 2026-27 Grant Round is now open. Applications close on 13 May 2026 (3pm AEST).

 

The AKF provides grants to organisations and individuals to deliver projects that strengthen the Australia-Korea relationship in ways that enhance mutual understanding and people-to-people links.

 

The grant guidelines and information on how to apply are available on the AKF website.

 

We’re looking for a diverse range of applications in the following priority areas:

* activities that promote cooperation on bilateral, economic security and broader geostrategic issues

* activities that expand Korean literacy in Australia and/or an understanding of Australia in Korea

* arts, culture, sport, and youth engagement

* activities that advance cooperation in key emerging sectors, including energy transition, critical minerals, resilient supply chains, agriculture, artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity and advanced technologies.

 

The minimum and maximum grant amounts are $50,000 and $150,000 per year respectively.

 

Please contact the AKF Secretariat at australia.korea@dfat.gov.au with any questions.

 

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