International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund (ICDAF)

Overview

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.

Key Information

Provider

Australian Goverment

Government

Opening Date

October 23, 2024

Agency

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts

Location

Australia

Reference Number

GO7269

Country

Australia

Details

Eligibility Criteria

Targeted, closed, non-competitive basis
The Department will identify activities that accord with ICDAF objectives and may invite proposals for specific activities where funds are available.
Open to all art forms and cultural expressions
ICDAF supports music, literature, theatre, dance, design, visual arts, cross-media, and film and screen-based arts.
Open to organisations and individuals
Grants are ordinarily provided through an Australian incorporated organisation or entity with an active ABN. In some circumstances, grants may be provided through other agencies or government departments.
No duplicate funding
A grant will not be provided for a component of an activity already receiving funding from another Australian, State or Local Government entity or agency.

Deliverables

Development, production, presentation, exhibition, and/or performance of arts and cultural activities

Evaluation Criteria

Support for ICDAF objectives

Activities are assessed on how they support ICDAF's objectives and represent value for money.

How to Apply

Contact: culturaldiplomacy@arts.gov.au

Conditions & Exclusions

•Grant recipients must enter into a Grant Agreement or alternative arrangement such as a Memorandum of Understanding.
•Recipients must comply with all relevant statutes, regulations, by-laws, and requirements of any Commonwealth, state, territory, or local authority.