Direct Aid Program (DAP) India – Chennai

Description

1) Objective

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.

They welcome high quality applications that will support development and strengthen communities in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territories of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and Puducherry across all sectors. Proposed projects could focus on any of the following key areas:

• women’s empowerment and gender equality
• inclusion of minorities, such as LGBTIQ+ people
• disability inclusion
• support for Indigenous people
• clean energy, climate change adaptation and environmental sustainability with a development focus (irrigation, urban planning and rejuvenation and water conservation)
• maritime security and the blue economy
• sport for development
• community health
• education

2) Eligibility

DAP funding is available to individuals, community groups, academic institutions and NGOs engaged in development activities on a not-for-profit basis.

3) Location

Actions must take place in India – Chennai.

4) Budget

Grants are typically provided up to 10 Lakh INR. The majority of grant funding must be used to cover the direct project expenses (excluding staff salaries). Any administrative costs given by the application should comply with current FCRA rules. Funding recipients must meet some of the project costs from their own funds or in-kind support.

5) Application

Submissions are now being accepted online. Submissions close 30 November 2023.