Deadline: 11-Aug-23
The Australian High Commission in the Kingdom of Tonga is seeking applications for the Direct Aid Program, a competitive small grants program aims to support community projects that align with Australia’s aid program priorities.
The program is founded on a set of principles which:
- advance developmental outcomes in countries eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA) through projects primarily focused on practical and tangible results,
- support Australia’s wider foreign and trade policy interests and public diplomacy objectives, including promoting a distinctive and positive image of Australia, and
- allow for a wide geographic reach reflecting that Australia has global interests and that DAP provides an effective way to build relationships and maintain Australia’s profile.
Priority Areas
- People with Disabilities
- Women and Girls
- Income Generation and Livelihoods
- Human Rights
- Environment and Climate Change
- Community Health
- Arts and Culture
- Youth and Social Inclusion
Funding Information
- Community groups and organisations can apply for grants of up to TOP 15,000 for projects that demonstrate a strong benefit to local communities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Funding is available on a not-for-profit basis to community groups, NGOs and other entities engaged in development activities in Tonga.
For more information, visit Direct Aid Program.