Funding for businesses and individuals wanting to improve Arabic relations

The Council for Australian-Arab Relations (CAAR) provides businesses and individuals with funding for projects to enhance Australia's economic, cultural and social relations with the Arab world.

Overview

The Council for Australian-Arab Relations (CARR) aims to strengthen relations between Australia and the Arab world by:

• empowering the peoples of Australia and the Arab world to develop a holistic and contemporary mutual understanding
• supporting activities that encourage increased trade and investment between the two regions
• supporting positive and collaborative relationships between Australia's Arab diaspora communities and the broader Australian community

The priority sectors for the CARR funding program are:

• health and sport
• arts and culture
• tourism
• education
• gender equality
• sustainability

What are the eligibility criteria?

To be eligible, you must:

• have an Australian business number (ABN)
• be registered for the purposes of goods and services tax (GST)
• have an account with an Australian institution
• be one of the following entity types:
  • a company incorporated in Australia
  • a company incorporated by guarantee
  • an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust
  • an incorporated association (e.g a community organisation running at a profit)
  • a partnership
  • an individual
  • a not-for-profit organisation
  • permanent resident of Australia
  • a joint (consortia) application with a lead organisation
  • an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander corporation

How do you apply?

Find out more about eligibility and how to apply at Council for Australian-Arab Relations.