Deadline: 31-Oct-22
The Australian Consulate-General Chennai is inviting applications for the Direct Aid Program (DAP) to provide small grants for activities that support development and strengthen communities in India.
This program, funded by the Australian Government also helps build positive linkages between Australia and communities in India.
The Consulate-General in Chennai supports small-scale, sustainable development projects in the South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territories of Puducherry and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Funding Information
- Grants provided are typically around INR 10 Lakh and at least 90 percent of the value of the grant must directly benefit the target community.
- The funds can only be utilised for purposes agreed upon by the DAP grant recipient and them. If your project changes as it is implemented, any reallocation of grant funds must be submitted to the respective DAP Committee for re-approval. Unused funds must be returned at the end of the project.
- No additional funds will be provided for the same project year on year.
- Building or construction related projects should meet Australian standards. Asbestos must not be used as a building or construction material.
- Duration: A DAP grant cannot exceed one year.
Eligible Projects
- They welcome high quality applications that will support development and strengthen communities in South India across all sectors. Proposed projects should focus on any of the following key areas:
- Women’s empowerment and gender equality
- Maritime security
- Sport
- Education
- Training and capacity building (with a strong focus on governance and human rights)
- Environmental sustainability with a development focus (irrigation, urban planning and rejuvenation and water conservation)
- Road safety
- Small-scale infrastructure projects
- Inclusion of minorities, such as LGBTIQ+ and people with disabilities
- Regardless of the type of project, all applicants must consider the impact of the project on women, children and other disadvantaged groups. The proposal should contain measurable performance indicators.
- Projects should be self-sustainable. Applications should demonstrate a commitment on the part of local authorities and/or beneficiaries to implement and sustain the project beyond the term of the grant. You must demonstrate the ability to meet ongoing costs of the project or program after the term of the grant.
- Recipients of DAP funds are expected to make a reasonable contribution of their own to the activity in either cash and/or kind. The type and level of contribution must be indicated in the project proposal.
Eligibility Criteria
DAP funding is available to individuals, community groups, academic institutions and NGOs engaged in development activities on a not-for-profit basis.
For more information, visit https://chennai.consulate.gov.au/cnai/DAPDAP.html