Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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2026-2027 COALAR Grant Round

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Applying for a grant

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Instructions

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The grant application deadline of 12:00 AEST (midday) on 21 September 2026 is strict. For equity reasons, we cannot provide deadline extensions for grant applications in any circumstance. There will be no exceptions.

  • Please allow sufficient time to complete this application especially the Project Budget section as you need to ensure the proposed budget is balanced (this can take time).
  • Ensure you have gathered any supporting documents and referee reports - they must be included when you submit this application. Supporting documents or referee reports will not be accepted after the close of applications. 
  • Ensure you have read the information for grant applicants on the Council for Australia Latin America Relations website including the COALAR 2026-27 Grant Guidelines (Grant Guidelines) prior to answering these questions.
  • Complete this application in English only.

Incomplete applications will not be considered by the assessment committee. 

Eligibility

You are advised to complete the following ‘Confirmation of Eligibility’ questions before commencing this application form to ensure you do not waste your time applying for an unsuitable grant.

Confirmation of Eligibility 

I confirm that I (the applicant):

  • have read and understand the COALAR 2026-2027 Grant Guidelines (Grant Guidelines)
  • have completed Appendix B: Grant Eligibility Checklist at page 31 in the Grant Guidelines
  • am able to demonstrate alignment between the grant proposal and the goals and priorities of the Council on Australia Latin America Relations
  • am one or more of the following:
    • an Australian entity with an Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN), or Indigenous Corporation Number (ICN) with a project delivery or support partner from at least one of the countries in Latin America listed at Section 2.1 of the Grant Guidelines
    • an Australian consortium with a lead organisation with a project delivery or support partner from at least one of the countries in Latin America listed at Section 2.1 of the Grant Guidelines
    • an Australian registered charity or not-for-profit organisation with a project delivery or support partner from at least one of the countries in Latin America listed at Section 2.1 of the Grant Guidelines
    • an Australian local government body with a project delivery or support partner from at least one of the countries in Latin America listed at Section 2.1 of the Grant Guidelines
    • an Australian State/Territory government body with a project delivery or support partner from at least one of the countries in Latin America listed at Section 2.1 of the Grant Guidelines
    • a corporate Commonwealth entity with a project delivery or support partner from at least one of the countries in Latin America listed at Section 2.1 of the Grant Guidelines
    • an Australian statutory authority with a project delivery or support partner from at least one of the countries in Latin America listed at Section 2.1 of the Grant Guidelines
    • an Australian or permanent resident of Australia with a project delivery or support partner from at least one of the countries in Latin America listed at Section 2.1 of the Grant Guidelines
    • a citizen or organisation from at least one of the countries in Latin America as listed at Section 2.1 which must include an Australian project delivery or support partner who will administer the grant in the currency of Australian dollars (AUD) regardless of where the project takes place (see also Section 10.2 of the Grant Guidelines)
    • a well-established organisation in a Latin American country with a business purpose to advocate for Australian business, education and/or cultural interests which must include an Australian project delivery or support partner who will administer the grant in the currency of Australian dollars (AUD) regardless of where the project takes place (see also Section 10.2 of the Grant Guidelines)
  • do not owe any reports or money to the Council on Australia Latin America Relations through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade as a result of previous funding or grants
  • have the appropriate type and level of insurance for the activities that are the subject of this grant proposal
  • am not seeking funding for an activity that is commercially viable in its own right or which gives a commercial advantage to me and/or my organisation
  • am not undertaking an activity that will be carried out with direct financial or in-kind (such as goods and services) benefit to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
  • am prepared to submit Child Protection guidelines that meet the DFAT Child Protection Policy if my grant activity involves children (those under the age of 18 years)
  • am seeking funding for a project that will commence no earlier than 1 March and no later than 30 June 2027.
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