Deadline: 24 August 2018

The U.S. Embassy Canberra / Bureau of the East Asia & Pacific of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for “Regional Workshops on the Future of the U.S. – Australia Alliance” to engage a cross-section of younger Australians (aged 20-30 from multiple sectors) in dynamic discussions and activities that encourages experiential learning and generates new understanding on the future of the U.S.- Australia relationship.

Priority Areas

• Advancing U.S. – Australian cooperation on addressing 21st century challenges including:
  • current global security challenges
  • free, fair, and reciprocal trade policies
  • natural resource management
• Increasing understanding of the depth and breadth of the U.S.-Australia economic partnership;
• Increasing understanding of the benefits of the U.S.-Australia security alliance;
• Providing younger Australians the opportunity to experience less well-known aspects of the United States through U.S. culture and arts programming.

Funding Information

• Estimated Total Program Funding: $150,000
• Award Ceiling: $150,000
• Award Floor: $15,000

Eligibility Criteria

• Australian and U.S.-based not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations.
• Australian and U.S. public and private educational institutions.
• Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply via given website.

Eligible Countries: U.S., Australia

For further information, please visit Grants.gov.