Apply for Direct Aid Program in Tonga
Deadline: 10-Sep-21
Applications are now open for the Direct Aid Program, a competitive small grants program funded by the Australian Aid program which aims to support community projects that align with Australia’s aid program priorities.
Priority Areas
Community groups and organisations can apply for grants of up to TOP 8,000 for projects that demonstrate a strong benefit to local communities and align with the priority areas of :
people with disabilities
women and girls
income generation and livelihoods
human rights
environment and climate change
community health
arts and culture
youth and social inclusion
Funding Information
The Australian High Commission may consider grants more than 8000 pa’anga in exceptional circumstances.
What types of projects are not eligible under the DAP?
issuing cash grants, cash prizes, grants programs, micro-credit schemes or commercial ventures
buying livestock, vehicles, lawnmowers, weed eaters, water tanks or fences for individual households
improvements to an individual’s house or land
any overseas travel
routine and/or recurring running costs and administrative expenses including rent and utility costs, spare parts, routine maintenance and reports, or staff salaries.
For more information, visit https://tonga.embassy.gov.au/nkfa/DirectAidProgram.html