Direct Aid Program (DAP) Caribbean

Description

1) Objective

DAP activities should have achievable and sustainable development outcomes for the communities involved. In 2023-24, DAP will support projects that focus on:

• addressing community health challenges and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) e.g. health screening services, public health campaigns, sporting projects with a public health benefit etc.
• improving access to safe water and levels of sanitation and hygiene in communities e.g. water tanks/systems, sanitation facilities etc.
• promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, strengthened resilience and sustainable environmental practices e.g. protection of coral reefs, sustainable fishing, sustainable agricultural practices etc.
• improving access to education e.g. provision of furniture for classrooms, WASH facilities for schools, school community gardens etc.

Preference will be given to projects where:

• applicants and their communities make a contribution to the project (e.g. by providing labour, materials, transport or monetary support)
• they empower women and girls, youth, Indigenous communities, people with disabilities or other marginalised groups.

2) Eligibility

Community groups, NGOs, local government organisations and other entities engaged in development activities on a not-for-profit basis are eligible to apply for funding through DAP.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Suriname.

4) Budget

Projects are generally between AUD20,000 and AUD30,000. Eligible applicants may apply for funding of up to a maximum AUD60,000, but projects over AUD30,000 must be delivered in partnership with established entities and have a strong project design with a detailed budget, project timeline and risk management strategy.

5) Application

Applications will open for submission Monday 9 October 2023 and close Sunday 29 October 2023.