Australia: 2021 International Heritage Co-operation Program

Deadline: 01-Oct-21

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Canberra, Australia welcomes project proposals for Dutch-Australian Cultural Heritage 2021 International Heritage Co-operation Program.

Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021

Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021

Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities

One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021

$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021

Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021

Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021

Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues

Apply for Project Funding in areas of Art and Culture (Arab Region)

This Call is offering Seed Money to Research Projects in Africa

Global Humanitarian Initiative seeks applications from anywhere in the world

Unrestricted Grants for improving Health Equity and reducing Health Disparities among Vulnerable Communities

New funding for Small NGOs to fight Infectious Diseases

Grants for Innovative Projects to improve Humanitarian Response

Call for empowering Social Entrepreneurs that are working to achieve the SDGs

The 4 Ms: Maritime, Military, Migrant & Mercantile heritage

The Embassy’s International Heritage program focuses on four pillars: Maritime, Military, Migrant and Mercantile heritage – the so called 4 M’s. The focus of the program over the next four years is on the sustainable preservation of this heritage, particularly through digitization.

Maritime: The historical connection between Australia and the Netherlands dates back to the 17th century, when Dutch VOC ships under captains such as Janszoon (1606), Dirk Hartog (1616) and Abel Tasman (1642), mapped and charted the Australian continent, long before the arrival of Captain Cook. Ill-fated journeys ended in shipwrecks off the Australian coast. Some wrecks, like the Batavia, were found, while the search for others continues.
Military: During World War II, the Netherlands and Australia were close allies. Royal Netherlands and East Indies Forces operated from Australia, as part of the allied opposition to Japan. After the Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia) fell to the Japanese, both soldiers and refugees fled to Australia. They left tangible reminders of the shared military history and stories that are worth preserving for future generations.
Migration: In the aftermath of World War II, Australia welcomed around 160.000 Dutch migrants. These migrants contributed to Australian society, culture and prosperity and became an important factor in shaping the nation. The Australian Census 2016 recorded 70,165 Netherlands-born people in Australia, whilst 339,549 of the respondents claimed Dutch ancestry.
Mercantile: Many Dutch migrants contributed to the Australian economy as entrepreneurs and manufacturers, setting up businesses and consequently leaving traces of mercantile heritage.
Digitization: Australian institutions are actively digitizing their heritage collections to preserve artefacts and make them accessible for researchers and a broader public alike. The embassy encourages initiatives that advance this public access.
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