Maitri Grant Program 2026-27
Maitri Grant Program 2026-27
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Maitri Grant Program 2026-27
Last update: Nov 5, 2026

Details

Location:
Australia, India
Australia, India
Status:
Open
Budget:
AUD 7,000,000
Award ceiling:
AUD 800,000
Award floor:
AUD 75,000
Sector:
Culture & Arts, Education, Training & Capacity Building, Tourism, Agriculture & Rural Development
Languages:
English
Eligible applicants:
NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations, Government / Public Bodies, Individuals, Other, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)(be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation)
Eligible applicant countries:
Australia
Australia
Date posted:
Nov 5, 2026

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Description

GO ID: GO8687 Agency: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Close Date & Time: 14-Dec-2026 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time) Show close time for other time zones Internal Reference ID: Maitri-GP-2026-27 Primary Category: 371004 - Public Diplomacy Publish Dat
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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

Culture & Arts

Includes cultural and artistic activities that reflect, preserve, and promote cultural identity, heritage, and creative expression.


Key areas:
  • Cultural heritage, traditions, and identity
  • Arts and creative industries
  • Cultural and artistic services and activities

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.

Nr. of tenders: 18917
Nr. of grants: 7887
Nr. of donors: 791
Nr. of jobs: 54

India

India has been expanding transport (roads, railways, ports), energy (renewables and grid modernisation) and digital infrastructure to support rapid urbanisation, industrial growth and integration into global value chains. Through flagship initiatives such as the National Infrastructure Pipeline and PM Gati Shakti Master Plan, the government aims to reduce logistics costs, boost manufacturing competitiveness, and improve connectivity across regions. Public capital expenditure has risen sharply, with increased emphasis on public–private partnerships and climate-aligned investments, while mobilising financing through innovative funds and investor incentives. Key challenges include managing fiscal sustainability, improving project implementation efficiency and reinforcing institutional governance to attract long-term private capital at scale.

Nr. of tenders: 49508
Nr. of grants: 4596
Nr. of donors: 1238
Nr. of jobs: 367
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