Submissions open for Direct Aid Program – Kiribati

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Deadline: 17-Jan-2025

Submissions are now open for the Direct Aid Program.

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The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is 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.

The DAP is a flexible small grants program administered by the Australian High Commission. Where possible, community members should participate in the design, development and implementation of the project. I-Kiribati local community and non-government organisations (NGOs) are eligible to apply.

Funding Information and Duration

There is no minimum amount that a single DAP project can receive but the maximum is AUD20,000 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;
- where applicants and their communities make a contribution in labour, materials, transport or cash;
- sporting activities;
- that enhance educational and cultural exchanges and people-to-people.

Eligibility Criteria

DAP is available on a not-for-profit basis to individual 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:
- commercial ventures
- purchase of major assets
- Australian or overseas study
- Sponsorship of major sporting tournaments or cultural displays that do not have a clear developmental benefit

For more information, visit Australian High Commission in Kiribati.