Deadline: 30-Nov-23
The Australian Consulate-General in Chennai is inviting applications to support small-scale sustainable development projects.
This program, funded by the Australian Government, also helps build positive linkages between Australia and communities in India.
Funding Information
- They provide grants of up to INR 10 lakhs.
Eligible Projects
- They welcome high quality applications that will support development and strengthen communities in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territories of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and Puducherry across all sectors. Proposed projects could focus on any of the following key areas:
- women’s empowerment and gender equality
- inclusion of minorities, such as LGBTIQ+ people
- disability inclusion
- support for Indigenous people
- clean energy, climate change adaptation and environmental sustainability with a development focus (irrigation, urban planning and rejuvenation and water conservation)
- maritime security and the blue economy
- sport for development
- community health
- education
Eligibility Criteria
- DAP funding is available to individuals, community groups, academic institutions and NGOs engaged in development activities on a not-for-profit basis.
- You should apply through the Consulate-General in Chennai for projects in the South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territories of and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry.
- For project proposals in India – To receive a DAP grant, all organisations must have a valid Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) approval.
For more information, visit Australian Consulate-General in Chennai.