Deadline: 29 September 2018

Australian Embassy in Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is seeking applications for its Direct Aid Program (DAP) 2018-19, which is a small grants program that is available on a not-for-profit basis to individuals, community groups and NGOs engaged in development activities in Jordan.

DAP focuses on small-scale development projects that can provide direct benefits to those most in need in the local community.

Funding Eligibility

• Projects that aim to improve development or humanitarian outcomes in Jordan are eligible to apply for funding.
• Activities can run up to a maximum of two years.
• The maximum available funding is AUD$60,000 (30,000 JD) for any one project.

Priority Sectors and Target Groups

• The overarching objective of DAP 2018-19 is poverty reduction for both Jordanians and refugees, with particular focus on projects that:
  • Build or increase access to vocational pathways.
  • Focus on youth and women’s empowerment.
  • Enhance inclusive social services.
• The Embassy will also consider high quality proposals in other sectors, including human rights, governance and those that support people with disabilities – a key focus of Australia’s aid program.

Selection Criteria

The Embassy is looking for proposals that:

• Will have an impact in the community that can be measured.
• Can be scaled so that they will reach even more people in future.
• Are sustainable even after DAP funding has finished and are supported by the local community.
• Will be run by a team that has demonstrated capacity.
• Are creative.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply online via given website.

Eligible Country: Jordan

For more information, please visit Direct Aid Program.