The Australian Consulate-General in Makassar is inviting applications to support projects with a strong development focus that complement Australia’s broader aid program which contributes to sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction.
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. 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 AUD16,000 over the life of the project. Proposals over the maximum amount will not be considered, and activities may run up to maximum 2 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 links
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 individuals, community groups, NGOs and other entities engaged in development activities.
Ineligible
They will generally not fund the following:
cash grants or micro-credit schemes or projects that involve the return of money
commercial ventures
purchase ofmajor 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
purchase of portable and attractive assets such as mobile phones, laptops, drones, etc.
