The key changes to the 2011-2012 HRGS are detailed below.

To be eligible for funding under the 2011–2012 HRGS organisations must be based and operate in the following countries:

Africa: Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Malawi, Morocco, South Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zimbabwe

Middle East: Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian territories

Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam

Pacific: Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu,

Latin America and Caribbean: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Cuba, Haiti

Grants will be awarded as a single payment for the Australian valued of between AUD20,000–AUD100,000 depending on the project requirements

It is expected that most projects will be for a one year duration, but some projects may take place over a maximum of two years. All 1 year projects must be completed by July 2013. All two year project must be completed by July 2014.

This year a one step application process has been introduced that removes the expression of interest requirement. Applicants must submit a full application only.

However, before submitting a full application, organizations should first contact the relevant Australian diplomatic post to discuss the proposed activity.

Please read the Applicant Guidelines.