Deadline: 1-Oct-21
The Australian Embassy in Vienna calls for applications for aid projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina under the 2021-22 Australian Direct Aid Program (DAP).
The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible small grants program funded by the Australian Government and managed through the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) overseas posts. The program aims to support projects with a strong development focus that complement Australia’s broader aid program which contributes to sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction.
Funding Information
Applicants may submit a single project proposal to the amount of up to AUD 6,000 (Australian Dollars) for the 2021-22 Australian financial year (July 2021 – June 2022).
Eligible Activities
- The DAP program in Bosnia and Herzegovina focuses on supporting small-scale development projects and activities:
- Particular attention is given to projects providing direct benefits to those most in need in the local community.
- They will favourably consider projects supporting education, health, disability, water and sanitation, vulnerable children, women’s empowerment, sustainable livelihoods and income generation for marginalised communities.
- Applications should clearly detail the expected developmental impact of the project.
- All applications must be accompanied by a fully costed project budget.
- Australian Embassy will generally NOT fund the following:
- cash grants or micro-credit schemes or projects that involve the return of money
- commercial ventures, purchase of major assets, eg vehicles or land
- 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
For more information, visit https://austria.embassy.gov.au/vien/DAPBiH_2021.html