Deadline: 17-Feb-25
The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible Small Grants Program funded by the Australian Government and managed through the Australian High Commission in Port Moresby.
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.
Funding Information
- There is no minimum amount that a single DAP project can receive but the maximum is AUD60,000 over the life of the project.
Duration
- Activities may run up to a maximum of two years.
Eligible Activities
- DAP activities should aim to achieve practical and tangible outcomes. DAP is able to fund activities that have a direct, practical and immediate impact. They will favourably consider projects:
- that improve the livelihood of communities;
- that are inclusive, sustainable and have lasting development impacts;
- promoting women’s empowerment, indigenous groups and vulnerable minority groups;
- supporting disability inclusion;
- that focus on climate change and environmental protection;
- that have the support of a trustworthy referee;
- where the community makes a contribution to, or is involved in, the implementation of the project; and
- where other donors also support the project
Eligibility Criteria
- DAP is available on a not-for-profit basis to individuals, community groups, NGOs and other entities engaged in development activities in countries that are eligible for official development assistance (ODA).
Ineligibility Criteria
- They will generally not fund the following:
- large scale infrastructure projects (e.g. buildings, halls);
- cash grants or micro-credit schemes or projects that involve the return of money;
- commercial ventures;
- purchase of major assets (e.g. vehicles, boats);
- Australian or overseas study tours;
- International or domestic travel.
For more information, visit Australian Government.
