Grants will support development outcomes in a range of sectors and thematic areas.
Sectors:
- Health
- Education
- Law and Justice
- Governance and Public Policy
- Transport and Infrastructure
- Agriculture, including fisheries.
Thematic areas:
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
- Gender equality, women’s empowerment, women’s leadership, and prevention of gender-based violence including child safeguarding
- Disability inclusion
- Rural and remote inclusion
- Climate change, environment, and food safety
- Disaster management and recovery
Please read the Grant Guidelines for more details.
Applications Now Open
Do you have any ideas for a project that will make a positive impact and contribute to development in PNG?
The Alumni Grant Scheme (AGS) is an initiative of Australia Awards Papua New Guinea (AAPNG), to support alumni to contribute to Papua New Guinea’s development and maintain connections with Australia. Alumni across PNG can access the grants to conduct a range of activities that allow them to enhance or share the skills and knowledge developed through their studies.
Who can Apply?
AGS are open to alumni who are citizens of PNG and residing in PNG, and meet one of the following criteria:
- members of the PNG-Australia Alumni Association (PNGAAA).
- Papua New Guineans who have completed their Australian tertiary qualification in Australia (sponsored or self-funded) who are eligible to be PNGAAA members.
- Papua New Guineans who have received their qualification in PNG through Australian Government or AAPNG Private Partner funding, who are eligible to be PNGAAA Associate Members.
How to Apply:
Visit the AAPNG website www.australiaawardspng.org for the eligibility criteria, guidelines and the link to the online application form.
Applicants must read the AGS guidelines before applying.
All AGS appliants must have an up-to-date profile on AAPNG 360Alumni. Eligible alumni can visit the 360Alumni website https://pngaaa.360alumni.com/ to create, activate or update their profile.
Application closing date
20 February 2024
For any queries, email
grants@australiawardspng.org