Deadline: 20-Sep-24
The Australian High Commission Tuvalu is currently accepting applications for the Direct Aid Program.
The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible small grants program funded by the Australian Government. 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 improved living conditions.
Funding Information
- 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 should run up to a maximum of one year Higher levels of funding and longer activity duration may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
Eligible Activities
- DAP funds activities that have a direct, practical and immediate impact. They will favourably consider projects:
- in the areas of community and/or rural development, education, gender equality, health and disability, sport, 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.
- that enhance educational and cultural exchanges and people-to-people links.
- that are achievable and have sustainable outcomes.
- projects that provide educational or occupational/skills training and have a clear plan for measuring the success of the training.
Eligibility Criteria
- DAP is available on a not-for-profit basis to individuals, community groups, NGOs and other entities engaged in small-scale development activities.
Ineligible
- They will generally not fund the following:
- micro-credit schemes or projects that involve the return of money
- commercial ventures
- purchase of major assets, eg vehicles
- Australian or overseas study tours
- International travel
- Sponsorship of major sporting tournaments or cultural displays that do not have a clear developmental benefit
- staff salaries
- routine, recurring running costs and administrative expenses including office rental and utility costs, spare parts, routine maintenance.
For more information, visit Australian High Commission Tuvalu.