Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australia (DFAT)

Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) Program 2026–27

Last update: Mar 12, 2026 Last update: Mar 12, 2026

Details

Location:Australia
Australia
Grantmaking entity: Community Grants Hub
Status:Closed
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling:N/A
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Community Development & NGOs, Education, Training & Capacity Building, Social Development, Advocacy
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Other(ex-service organisation (ESO))
Eligible applicant countries: Australia
Australia
Date posted: Mar 12, 2026

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GO ID: GO8278Agency: Department of Veterans' AffairsClose Date & Time: 15-Apr-2026 9:00 pm (ACT Local Time)Show close time for other time zonesInternal Reference ID: 2025-5824Primary Category: 361003 - VeteransPublish Date: 11-Mar-2026Location: ACT, N
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About the Funding Agency

DFAT Australia is a department of the Government of Australia that manages the government's international development and aid policies.

The objective of the DFAT aid program is to assist developing countries to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development. The Asia-Pacific region traditionally remains the program's highest priority, and is planned to receive about 86% of all the Development Assistance funding.

 

About the Sectors

Community Development & NGOs

Focuses on initiatives that support community empowerment, civic engagement, and the work of non-governmental and civil society organizations at local, national, and international levels.


Key areas:
  • Community development and social inclusion initiatives
  • Civil society and NGO programmes
  • Civic engagement and citizen participation

Education, Training & Capacity Building

Covers formal and informal education, training, and capacity-building activities that develop knowledge, skills, and institutional capabilities across all age groups.


Key areas:
  • Education systems and learning programmes
  • Vocational training and skills development
  • Capacity building and professional development

Locations

Australia

Australia is a high-income, developed country with a diversified economy and substantial public and private investment in infrastructure, research and services. The government continues to expand major public infrastructure pipelines for transport, housing and energy systems to support productivity and resilience, and its national infrastructure advisory body provides independent guidance to improve efficiency and outcomes. Australia also plays a significant role in international development: through its official development assistance (ODA) program it aims to strengthen economic resilience, climate action and social inclusion across the Indo-Pacific, with record ODA budgets and targeted regional partnerships.

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