The Centre for Australia–India Relations is calling for applications from organisations for the 2024–25 Maitri Cultural Partnerships grants. 

The Centre aims to act as a facilitator for cultural connections between Australia and India, to foster lasting relationships and institutional ties through flagship projects and creative industries. Key focus areas include: 

• Fostering flagship programmes which promote collaboration between Australian and Indian cultural institutions
• Encouraging long-term partnerships between universities, research institutes, and arts organisations in both countries
• Enhancing people-to-people links across a wide range of fields, including culture, sport, and science
• First Nations engagement through the promotion of First Nations art and culture in India through exhibitions, festivals, or collaborative projects with Indigenous communities in India

Eligibility

Applications may be submitted by one entity or a consortium of partners. Applications may be submitted by businesses, non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, or other entities. Applicant organisations can originate from any country; however, they must be able to operate in Australia.

Support

The level of funding requested under the Centre’s grants can range between 50,000 AUD and 2,000,000 AUD.

Application guidelines

Deadline: 4 November 2024

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