Deadline: 30-Nov-21
The Australian High Commission (AHC) in Kiribati is pleased to launch Direct Aid Program (DAP) – a community development program funded by the Australian Government to support projects with a strong development focus that complement Australia’s broader development program with Kiribati.
Funding Information
- DAP is a flexible small grants program (up to $ 20,000 per grant) administered by the Australian High Commission (AHC) in Kiribati.
- The AHC conducts one application round each year. Each application is considered against the other applications received in that round.
Eligible Projects
In 2021-22, the AHC will favorably 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
- that enhance educational and cultural exchanges and people-to-people links
- that provide educational or occupational/skills training
- that support sporting and health-related activities
- that are achievable and have sustainable outcomes
- where applicants and their communities make a contribution in labor, materials, transport or cash
Ineligible Projects
Projects that involve the following are not eligible for DAP support:
- cash grants or micro-credit schemes or projects that involve the return of money
- commercial ventures
- purchase of major assets, eg vehicles
- Australian or overseas study tours
- International travel
- Sponsorship of major sporting tournaments or cultural displays that do not have a clear developmental benefit
- staff salaries
- routine, recurring running costs and administrative expenses including office rental and utility costs, spare parts, routine maintenance
Eligibility Criteria
- Where possible, community members should participate in the design, development and implementation of the project. I-Kiribati local community and non-government organisations (NGOs) are eligible to apply.
- Applications are considered by a Committee at the Australian High Commission in Kiribati. Applicants are advised that DAP traditionally receives many more applications than can be funded and are encouraged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the criteria, forms, and timeframes for application. Applicants from outer islands are particularly encouraged to apply.
- The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a non -profit organization dedicated to helping the Australian people.
For more information, visit https://kiribati.embassy.gov.au/twaa/home.html