Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australia (DFAT)

Australia-Japan Foundation 2023-2024 Grant Round

Last update: Aug 14, 2023 Last update: Aug 14, 2023

Details

Location:Australia, Japan
Australia, Japan
Grantmaking entity type:Development Institution
Status:Closed
Budget: USD 700,000
Award ceiling: USD 50,000
Award floor: USD 10,000
Sector:Education, Training & Capacity Building, Public Sector Governance, ICT & Telecommunications, Research & Innovation, Advocacy
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations, Government / Public Bodies, Private Sector, Individuals
Eligible applicant countries: Australia, Japan
Australia, Japan
Date posted: Aug 14, 2023

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Australia-Japan Foundation 2023-2024 Grant Round Contact Details Email Address: [email protected] Grant Opportunity Documents Submit Application GO ID: GO6405 Agency: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Close Date & Time: 15-Sep-2023 2:00
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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

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

Public Sector Governance

Covers initiatives that strengthen public institutions, improve service delivery, and support transparent, accountable, and effective governance systems.


Key areas:
  • Public administration and civil service reform
  • Decentralization and local government strengthening
  • Anti-corruption and integrity frameworks in public bodies
  • Democratic processes, elections, and political institutions

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.

Nr. of tenders: 18746
Nr. of grants: 7636
Nr. of donors: 779
Nr. of jobs: 61

Japan

Japan has world-class infrastructure in transportation (high-speed rail, ports, airports), energy systems and digital connectivity that support its advanced, diversified economy. Current investment priorities include resilient infrastructure upgrades, smart urban development and climate-aligned technologies such as hydrogen and renewable energy systems. Public and private sector coordination, strong regulatory institutions and robust financing markets underlie infrastructure delivery, even as demographic change and fiscal sustainability shape long-term investment strategy. Challenges include adapting infrastructure for ageing populations, decarbonising energy systems and integrating regional technological platforms within global networks.

Nr. of tenders: 5319
Nr. of grants: 1681
Nr. of donors: 368
Nr. of jobs: 37
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