Deadline: 08-Apr-24
The Australian High Commission in Tonga is inviting proposals for DAP Small Grants Program, funded by the Australian Aid program, that demonstrate a strong benefit to local communities and align with the priority areas of the Australian Aid program in Tonga.
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
- The DAP invites proposals up to 15,000 pa’anga.
Ineligible Projects
- These types of projects are not eligible under the DAP:
- issuing cash grants, cash prizes, grants programs, micro-credit schemes, commercial ventures, and payment for food caterings/meals
- buying livestock, vehicles, lawnmowers, weed eaters, water tanks or fences for individual households
- improvements to an individual’s house or land
- Overseas travel
- routine and/or recurring running costs and administrative expenses including rent and utility costs, spare parts, routine maintenance and reports, or staff salaries.
Who can apply?
- Funding is available on a not-for-profit basis to community groups, NGOs and other entities engaged in development activities in countries that are eligible for ODA.
For more information, visit Australian High Commission Kingdom of Tonga.