Deadline: 31 August 2018
The Australian Embassy is currently seeking applications for its Direct Aid Program (DAP) which is a flexible small grants scheme available to individuals, community groups and local and international NGOs, government entities, academic institutions, or other non-profit organizations working in development activities at community level and that involve the beneficiaries in the identification and implementation of the project.
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. 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. DAP projects should promote a distinctive and positive image of Australia.
Funding Information
Project budgets should be capped at AUD 20,000.
Focus Areas
The projects should focus on achieving practical and tangible outcomes in:
- Community Development
- Education
- Gender Equality
- Disabilities
- Youth
- Economic Empowerment
Priorities
Priority will be given to projects which have an enduring impact for disadvantaged communities, including refugees, women and children.
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).
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. DAP will favourably consider projects:
- in the areas of community and/or rural development, education, gender equality, disabilities, youth, human rights, the environment, small-scale infrastructure, economic empowerment and ad hoc humanitarian relief.
- where applicants and their communities make a contribution in labour, materials, transport or cash;
- sporting activities
- that enhance educational and cultural exchanges and people-to-people links
- that are achievable and have sustainable outcomes
- projects that provide educational or occupational/skills training
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply online via given website.
Eligible Countries: Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia
For more information, please visit Direct Aid Program.