Deadline: 1-Aug-22
The Australian Government has announced the applications for Kathmandu Direct Aid program, 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
There is no minimum amount that a single DAP project can receive but the maximum is AUD35,000 over the life of the project. Activities may run up to a maximum of two years.
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. They 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;
- sports for development;
- that enhance educational and cultural exchanges and people-to-people links;
- where applicants and their communities make a contribution in labour, materials, transport or cash;
- that are achievable and have sustainable outcomes;
- projects that provide educational or occupational/skills training.
Eligibility Criteria
DAP is available on a not-for-profit basis to companies, community groups, NGOs and other entities engaged in development activities in countries that are eligible for official development assistance (ODA). International NGOs cannot apply for DAP.
For more information, visit https://dap.smartygrants.com.au/KATHMANDU-DAP2022-23