Deadline: 12 October 2017
The Australian Government is seeking applications for its 2017-18 Direct Aid Program to support local community organizations in Iraq working to reduce poverty, displacement and achieve sustainable development.
Funding Information
Grants may be a maximum of USD 40,000 for each project and must be spent by 30 June 2018.
Eligibility for Funding
- In selecting projects to fund, post DAP Committees will ensure that projects have developmental outcomes, and are consistent with the foreign and trade policy, and public diplomacy objectives of the post.
- Attention will be given to projects providing direct benefits to those most in need in the local community, including vulnerable or disadvantaged groups, women, children and youth. Projects should address gender issues in their implementation.
- DAP projects should be aimed primarily at achieving practical and tangible outcomes, such as on poverty alleviation, community health; schools/education; small-scale infrastructure; rural development; gender equality, environmental benefits including managing or adapting to climate change and ad hoc humanitarian relief.
- The focus should be on activities that have a direct impact and may include capacity building projects, particularly in the areas of governance and human rights engagement.
- Projects that support people with disabilities to improve the quality of their lives through accessing the same opportunities for participation, contribution, decision-making, and social and economic well-being as others are strongly encouraged.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Country: Iraq
For more information, please visit Direct Aid Program.