The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Julie Bishop, has announced the Government will provide $ 50 million in friendship grants to boost Pacific ties. Grants between $ 30,000 and $ 60,000 will be awarded to Australian groups to help educational and developmental projects in the region. It is stated the grants are designed to strengthen connection between Australian groups such as Rotary and developing nations with small communities overseas.
DFAT are in the process of finalising the application documentation. I encourage you to register your interest at www.dfat.gov.au/FriendshipGrants to be the first to hear when the grant round opens.