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Overview
| Donor: | Australian Embassy |
| Application procedure: | Online Application |
| Donor base: | Australia |
| Reference number: | - |
| Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation |
| Deadline: | 10.09.2023 |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Small - up to $100,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | - |
| Total available budget: | - |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | - |
| Funding ratio: | up to 100% |
Sectors
- Governance & Democracy
- Human Rights
- Peace & Conflict Resolution
- Women & Gender
Project Locations
Africa
Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo
Description
1) Objective
The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a small grants program funded from Australia’s aid budget. It has the flexibility to work with local communities in developing countries on projects that reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development. DAP is a key part of the High Commission’s work our nine countries of accreditation and complements Australia’s contributions to larger development initiatives in the region.
In 2023-24, the High Commission will fund projects in the following focus areas:
- Good governance, transparency, and accountability
- Gender equality and women’s economic empowerment
- Countering violent extremism
- Human rights promotion and inclusion
2) Eligibility
DAP funding is available to community groups, reputable local, international or Australian NGOs, private sector entities, academic institutions, research bodies, libraries, museums, or other organisations engaged in development activities on a not-for-profit basis. In certain circumstances DAP funding can be provided through local government agencies.
3) Location
In 2023-24, applications are open to Ghana, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.
4) Budget
The grant size is not mentioned.
5) Application
Kindly be advised that the deadline for applications is midnight 10 September 2023.