Deadline: 27 July 2017
The Australian High Commission is currently inviting individuals, community groups, local NGOs, academic institutions, research bodies, libraries, museums, sports organisations or any other organizations engaged in development activities in Bangladesh to submit project proposals for funding under its Direct Aid Program for the year 2017-18.
The goal of the Direct Aid Program in Bangladesh is to address humanitarian hardship and to advance development activities.
Funding Information
The DAP contribution towards each project will be limited to approximately AUD60,000 over one or two years.
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals, community groups, local NGOs, academic institutions, research bodies, libraries, museums, sports groups or other organizations engaged in development activities in Bangladesh are eligible to apply for the Program.
Project Eligibility Criteria
- The projects should involve small-scale development activities that are participatory in nature and involve beneficiaries in their identification, design and management.
- Projects should primarily focus on:
- Good Governance: which includes activities aimed at improving economic and financial management, capacity building, strengthening law and justice, increasing public sector effectiveness and developing civil society.
- Human Rights: defined broadly to include activities that enhance the rights of people and minimize the effects of discrimination. Projects could include support to areas such as poverty alleviation, community health, capacity building, schools/education, small-scale infrastructure, rural development, youth, gender equality, the environment including climate change, and ad hoc humanitarian relief.
How to Apply
Applicants can download the application form via given website.
Eligible Country: Bangladesh
For more information, please visit Direct Aid Program.