Deadline: 31 August 2018
Applications are now open for the Direct Aid Program (DAP) 2018-2019 which is a flexible small grants program run directly by the Australian High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria.
DAP is primarily aimed at supporting small-scale sustainable development projects and activities that are participatory in nature and, preferably, which actively engage the beneficiaries in the design, development, and implementation of the project.
Eligible Sectors
- Eligible sectors include, but are not limited to:
- education;
- agriculture;
- promotion of human rights;
- governance;
- health;
- water and sanitation; and
- environment/conservation.
- Special attention is given to activities that:
- address gender equality and women’s empowerment; or
- focus on the needs of people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
- Consideration can also be given to projects that:
- focus on the preservation of culture or sporting projects with clear development links;
- support humanitarian and disaster relief operations; or
- involve capacity building activities where a compelling case can be made for clear skills transfer or other tangible benefits for a group of disadvantaged people.
- The DAP is a flexible and adaptable program, and consideration may be given to exceptional proposals falling outside these sectors.
Funding Information
The maximum funding limit for an individual project is $60,000 Australian Dollars based on the exchange rate at the time of funding.
Eligibility Criteria
- DAP funding is available to community groups, reputable local, international or Australian NGOs, private sector entities, academic institutions, research bodies, libraries, museums, or other organisations engaged in development activities on a not-for-profit basis.
- The High Commission accepts project proposals from all of its countries of accreditation: Benin, Cameroon, Gabon, The Gambia, Niger and Nigeria.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit Direct Aid Program.