Deadline: 16 September 2019
Applicants are invited to submit applications for the Direct Aid Program (DAP) of the Australian Embassy which is a flexible, small grants program which focuses on relieving humanitarian hardship and advancing developmental objectives in Lebanon through projects that are consistent with Australia’s international relations and public diplomacy objectives.
Each year, the Embassy’s DAP committee assesses proposals for small development projects from individuals, community groups and non-governmental organizations engaged in development activities on a not-for-profit basis.
The Australian Embassy will look for projects that:
- Are participatory in nature, and have involved the beneficiaries in the identification, design and management of the project.
- Address the needs of vulnerable or disadvantaged groups, including women, children and the disabled.
- Address poverty alleviation, community health, environment and education, human rights, rural development or gender equality.
- Have a lasting developmental outcome, either by creating infrastructure or building sustainable human or organizational capacity.
- Have a budget of maximum USD15,000,-
- Can be completed by 31 May 2020 (approval may occasionally be given for projects that span two financial years – this must be agreed prior to the commencement of the project).
How to Apply
The project proposal should be written in English or Arabic and include:
- a brief outline of the applicant’s activities and goals;
- a brief outline of the applicant’s sources of funding;
- at least two referees who can vouch for the bona fides of the applicant;
- a list of other funding sources the project has been submitted to;
- a brief outline of the project;
- details of the beneficiaries;
- an explanation of how the project will assist beneficiaries to help themselves in a sustainable way; and
- a detailed budget for the project.
Applications must be lodged online via given website.
For more information, please visit https://lebanon.embassy.gov.au/birt/development_cooperat.html