Deadline: 11 September 2019

The Australian Embassy in Zimbabwe has announced its Direct Aid Program to support projects with a strong development focus that complement Australia’s broader aid program which contributes to sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction.

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.

Funding Information

• The funding ceiling per project is AUD 60,000 (approximately USD 45,000 – amount changes according to exchange rate).
• Funding under the Direct Aid Program is limited and only a small proportion of the applications each year is funded.

Eligible Activities

DAP activities should primarily be aimed at achieving practical and tangible outcomes of high development impact. DAP is able to fund activities that have a direct, practical and immediate impact, including capacity building programs in the areas of governance and human rights engagement.  They will favourably consider projects:

• supporting education, health, disability, water and sanitation, vulnerable children, women’s empowerment, sustainable livelihoods and income generation for marginalised communities. They will also consider governance projects, aiming to link these to tangible outcomes where possible.
• where applicants and their communities make a contribution in labour, materials, transport or cash;
• that enhance educational and cultural exchanges and people-to-people links including through sport; and
• that are innovative, achievable, and have sustainable outcomes

Eligibility Criteria

DAP is available on a not-for-profit basis to individuals, community groups, NGOs and other entities engaged in development activities in countries that are eligible for official development assistance (ODA).

How to Apply

Applicants can apply via given website.

For more information, please visit https://zimbabwe.embassy.gov.au/hare/DAP.html