Deadline: 2-Aug-22
Applications are now open for the Direct Aid Program, a financial aid program that seeks to promote the development of activities in Tunisia. It is managed by the Australian Embassy, which is located in Malta.
This program aims to alleviate basic humanitarian challenges and is an integral component of Australia’s overseas development program.
Funding Information
There is no minimum amount that a single DAP project can receive but the maximum is AUD10,000 over the life of the project. Funding will be dispersed in TND, and final amount may vary slightly due to exchange rate fluctuation. Activities may run up to a maximum of 12 months.
What sort of projects do they fund?
They welcome high quality applications that will support development and strengthen communities in Tunisia across all sectors. While they always seek a diversity of projects, this year they are especially looking for projects that will support development through:
- Gender equality and women’s empowerment
- Community health
- Environment/climate change
- Community development
What activities are eligible for DAP Support?
DAP activities should primarily be aimed at achieving practical and tangible outcomes of high development impact. DAP is able to fund activities that have a direct, practical and immediate impact, including capacity building programs in the areas of governance and human rights engagement. They will favourably consider projects:
- in the areas of community and/or rural development, education, gender equality, disabilities, youth, human rights, the environment, small-scale infrastructure, economic empowerment and ad hoc humanitarian relief.
- where applicants and their communities make a contribution in labour, materials, transport or cash;
- sporting activities
- that enhance educational and cultural exchanges and people-to-people links
- that are achievable and have sustainable outcomes
- projects that provide educational or occupational/skills training
Eligibility Criteria
DAP is available on a not-for-profit basis to individuals, community groups, NGOs and other entities engaged in development activities in countries that are eligible for official development assistance (ODA).
For more information, visit https://dap.smartygrants.com.au/tunisiaDAP2022
