Deadline: 30 September 2017
The Australian Consulate-General in Mumbai, India is seeking applications for its Direct Aid Program (DAP) to provide small grants for activities that support development and strengthen communities in India.
Over the past decade, DAP has built linkages and fostered relationships between Australia and these communities.
Funding Information
Grants are typically provided up to AUD 20,000 for new applicants or AUD 40,000 for existing partners.
Eligible Projects
The Embassy welcomes high quality applications that will support development and strengthen communities in Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra across all sectors. While the embassy always seeks a diversity of projects, this year the embassy is especially looking for projects that will support development through:
- economic and social empowerment of women and girls
- enhancing the lives of people with disabilities
- health & sanitation
- helping the poor achieve sustainable livelihood
Regardless of the type of project, all applicants should consider the impact of the project on women, children or other disadvantaged groups, such as people with disabilities. Projects should be self-sustainable beyond the term of the grant.
Eligibility Criteria
- DAP funding is available to NGOs and academic institutions engaged in development activities on a not-for-profit basis.
- To receive a DAP grant in India; all organisations must have renewed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) approval.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit Direct Aid Program (DAP).