Deadline: 31 October 2018
The Australian High Commission Port Vila, Vanuatu is seeking applications for its Direct Aid Program (DAP) to support small-scale sustainable development projects that promote economic and social development in Vanuatu, particularly in rural and peri-urban communities.
Projects should be well maintained to continue operating in a healthy manner according to the original design so that it can extend or expand its operation to create other opportunities or developments in future.
Priority Areas
- Projects that support community economic empowerment;
- Projects that empower women and girls; and
- Projects that support people living with disabilities.
Grant Information
Applications for funding should not exceed VUV1.5 million.
Eligible Projects
To be eligible for funding, projects must:
- have a clear development objective;
- have a defined group of beneficiaries;
- empower women, youth and people with disabilities by involving them in the design and implementation of the project; and
- be able to be completed before 30 June 2019.
Eligibility Criteria
- Community groups, NGOs, academic institutions, research bodies, libraries, museums, or other organizations engaged in development activities on a not-for-profit basis are eligible to apply for funding under DAP.
- Projects should preferably originate from communities. It is important communities support the project and establish a committee to oversee the design, implementation and ongoing operation of the project.
- Preference will be given to projects which:
- are located in rural or peri-urban areas;
- encourage communities to become self-reliant;
- have a significant community contribution, for example labour, materials, freight, land transport, food for workers or financial contributions;
- address one of the above mentioned priority areas.
How to Apply
Applicants can download the application form via given website.
Eligible Country: Vanuatu
For more information, please visit Direct Aid Program.