Deadline: 8 September 2017
The Australian Embassy is seeking applications for the 2017-2018 Direct Aid Program (DAP) for China.
DAP is a competitive, flexible small grants program funded by the Australian Government with the primary aim of reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development outcomes consistent with Australia’s national interests. DAP generally funds around ten high-quality projects in China each year.
The program is aimed principally at supporting small-scale development projects/activities focused on practical and tangible results.
Funding Information
- There is a funding limit of AU$50,000 per DAP application.
- Applications for funding generally range from AU$10,000 to AU$50,000.
- The Australian Embassy seeks to fund small-scale, high-value projects that can be completed by 30 June 2018.
Focus Areas
In 2017-18, DAP will focus on:
- assistance for basic service delivery to China’s poorest regions; and
- engagement with emerging and existing NGOs, particularly in sectors of benefit to women and girls, children, ethnic minorities, and people with disability.
Eligible Activities
- Education;
- Community Health;
- Water and Sanitation;
- Governance;
- Law Reform and Legal Aid;
- Small-scale Infrastructure;
- Rural Development;
- Environmental Protection (including climate change);
- Gender Equity.
- In certain cases, consideration may be given for funding to contribute to disaster relief operations.
Eligibility Criteria
DAP is available to individuals, community groups and NGOs engaged in development activities, on a not-for-profit basis.
How to Apply
Applicants can download the DAP Application Form via given website.
Eligible Country: China
For more information, please visit Direct Aid Program.