Deadline: 15-Dec-23
The Australian Consulate-General in Bengaluru is inviting applications for its Direct Aid Program to support projects with a strong development focus that complement Australia’s broader aid program which contributes to sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction.
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. DAP projects should promote a distinctive and positive image of Australia.
Funding Information
- Applications of value around 5-10 lakh INR (AUD10,000-20,000) will be strongly considered. There is no minimum amount that a single DAP project can receive, however they will generally not consider projects above 15 lakh (AUD 30,000). Activities may run up to a maximum of two years.
Activities
- DAP activities should primarily be aimed at achieving practical and tangible outcomes of high development impact. DAP is able to fund activities that have a direct, practical and immediate impact, including capacity building programs in the areas of governance and human rights engagement.
- They will favourably consider:
- projects that incorporate gender inclusion (including LGBTQIA+) and/or disability inclusion
- projects that provide educational or occupational/skills training, particularly in STEM
- projects that enhance cultural exchanges and people-to-people links between India and Australia
- projects that tackle environment and climate change challenges
- sporting activities
- Ideally, applicants and their communities should make a contribution in labour, materials, transport or cash. Projects should be achievable and have sustainable outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria
- DAP is available on a not-for-profit basis to individuals, community groups, NGOs and other entities engaged in development activities in countries that are eligible for official development assistance (ODA).
- Only grants taking place in Karnataka or Telangana are eligible to apply.
Ineligible
- They 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, e.g. 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.
For more information, visit Australian Consulate-General in Bengaluru.