The COP31 Climate Conference Travel Support Program supports the travel of individuals from diverse and underrepresented groups, primarily First Nations Australians and youth (over the age of 18), to attend and contribute to Australia’s inclusive climate engagement at COP31.

Overview

The objective of this grant opportunity is to support participation in COP31, which is scheduled to take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026. The programme aims to enhance inclusion and diversity of Australian participation in COP31, the Australian National Pavilion, and the COP Climate Action Agenda. Furthermore, it seeks to promote the voices and perspectives of First Nations Australians and youth (over the age of 18), enhance relationships between the Australian Government and Australian stakeholders, and facilitate support and engagement with Australia’s climate negotiations teams. The programme also intends to build practical and operational understanding of the UNFCCC and COP’s process amongst Australian groups and stakeholders.

Funding and Benefits

• Total Amount Available (AUD): $800,000.00
• Estimated Grant Value (AUD): From $15,000.00 to $20,000.00

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must possess an Australian business number (ABN) and be one of the following entities:

• An entity incorporated in Australia
• An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth)
• A company limited by guarantee
• An incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust
• A co-operative
• A partnership
• An incorporated not for profit organisation
• An unincorporated association

Applicants cannot be:

• Any organisation not included in section 4.1 of the grant opportunity guidelines
• An organisation, or whose project partner is an organisation, included on the National Redress Scheme’s list of Institutions that have not joined or signified their intent to join the Scheme
• An employer of 100 or more employees that has not complied with the Workplace Gender Equality Act (2012)
• A Regional Development Australia Committee
• A trust (however, an incorporated trustee may apply on behalf of a trust)
• A non-corporate Commonwealth entity
• An Australian local government agency or body as defined in section 14 of the grant opportunity guidelines
• An Australian state/territory government agency or body
• A publicly funded research organisation (PFRO) as defined in section 14 of the grant opportunity guidelines
• An individual/sole trader

Full eligibility criteria are available in the grant opportunity guidelines.

Application Details

• Application Link: [Link to application details if available]
• Submission Deadline: [Date if available]

Contact Information

For further details, please refer to the official guidelines or contact the administering body.