Grant and Funding Management

The International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund (ICDAF) supports activities in Australia and around the world that promote the Australian Government’s international arts and cultural engagement and cultural diplomacy priorities, and assist the Government in meeting Australia’s international commitments relating to arts and culture. ICDAF is designed to contribute to the overall arts and cultural development work of the Office for the Arts in the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts. It also aims to contribute to broader government objectives, in shaping and supporting Australia’s cultural landscape and Australia’s reputation abroad, and in promoting participation in, and access to, Australia’s arts and culture.

The Gateway Network Governance Body (GNGB) is an industry owned, not-for-profit organisation, whose main purpose is to manage the integrity of the Superannuation Transaction Network (STN). As the STN underpins the superannuation system, the GNGB plays a key role in providing a governance framework for the STN and ensuring that the STN continues to assist employers and superannuation funds in meeting their obligations under the mandatory Data and Payment Standard from the SuperStream regulatory program. In Budget 2024-25, the Government provided an additional $2.7 million over for 4 years from 2024-25 (and $0.7 million per year ongoing as part of the Treasury Portfolio – additional resourcing measure) to increase the grant to $1.349 million per year (adjusted for indexation) to support the GNGB in continuing to manage the integrity of the STN. A new Grant Agreement will be entered into between the ATO (on behalf of the Commonwealth) and the GNGB.

The Battery Breakthrough Initiative (BBI) was announced as part of the Future Made in Australia (FMA) policy agenda of the Australian Government. Central to the National Battery Strategy, the program has been designed in consultation with the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) and a broad range of stakeholders. Funding provided through BBI may include capital grants, production incentives or other payments deemed appropriate by ARENA for the project. ARENA may take a portfolio approach to selecting Projects for funding, giving consideration to how a Project will contribute to the Program Outcomes either uniquely or as part of a suite of complementary ARENA activities. BBI is an open, merit-based program which will remain open until funds are exhausted or otherwise terminated or extended by ARENA. The program’s objective is to fund projects that contribute to one or more of the following program outcomes: Enhance Australia’s battery manufacturing capability to improve supply chain resilience and support emissions reduction Commercialise battery manufacturing processes and technologies that can contribute to emissions reduction. Applicants should review the key documents before submitting an application for the program and are strongly encouraged to contact ARENA before submitting an application. ARENA can provide guidance on the suitability of the Project against the Program Guidelines and Focus Areas. The three BBI Focus Areas are: Active materials Battery Cell Manufacturing Battery Pack Assembly

The objective of the early-stage commercialisation grants is to help businesses to undertake the steps necessary to establish the commercialise viability of an innovative product, process or service, including steps to undertake feasibility and proof-of-concept through to prototyping. These Early-Stage Commercialisation grants can be used to undertake projects and business activities that progress a business toward the following outcomes: improve the commercialisation capabilities of participating businesses further develop innovative products, processes or services in preparation for commercialisation (e.g. prototypes, early testing) improve capability to seek and attract investment for the participating business. SME’s can apply for grants of $50,000 to $250,000 to support early-stage commercialisation projects.

A legal financial assistance scheme to assist entities, including individuals and organisations, with the costs of legal representation and disbursements associated with being requested to formally engage with the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Before applying for this scheme, you should exhaust other options for legal assistance. Your options depend on the nature of your employment or former employment relevant to the issues for which you are giving evidence to the Royal Commission. If you are eligible for another form of assistance, you will generally not be eligible for assistance under this scheme. Further information is available at Legal assistance for witnesses – Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion | Attorney-General's Department.

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