Deadline: 31 October 2017
The Australian Embassy in Zimbabwe is seeking applications for its Direct Aid Program, 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.
The Direct Aid Program, managed by the Embassy in Harare provides funding for an average of 30 projects per year from Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, the Republic of Congo (ROC), and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Eligible 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. The Embassy will favorably consider projects:
- supporting education, health, disability, water and sanitation, vulnerable children, women’s empowerment, sustainable livelihoods and income generation for marginalised communities. We will also consider governance projects, aiming to link these to tangible outcomes where possible.
- where applicants and their communities make a contribution in labour, materials, transport or cash;
- that enhance educational and cultural exchanges and people-to-people links including through sport
- that are innovative, achievable and have sustainable outcomes
Funding Information
A detailed budget is required and must be supported by two quotations for any budget line between US700 and US7000 and three quotations for amounts above US7000.
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).
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit Direct Aid Program.