Deadline: 13 July 2018

The Australian High Commission is currently inviting community groups, NGOs, academic institutions, research bodies, libraries, museums, sports organisations or any other organizations engaged in development activities in Bangladesh to submit project proposals for funding under its Direct Aid Program for the year 2018-19.

The goal of the Direct Aid Program in Bangladesh is to address humanitarian hardship and to advance development activities.

The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible small grants program funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The aim of the DAP is to advance developmental objectives and address humanitarian hardship in developing countries. DAP is administered through Australia’s overseas diplomatic posts on an annual basis.

Funding Information

The Australian contribution towards each project will be limited to approximately AUD 60,000 over one year.

Eligibility Criteria

Community groups, NGOs, academic institutions, research bodies, libraries, museums, sports groups or other organizations engaged in development activities in Bangladesh are eligible to apply for the Program.

Projects should primarily focus on:

• Good Governance – which includes activities aimed at improving economic and financial management, capacity building, strengthening law and justice, increasing public sector effectiveness and developing civil society.
• Human Rights – defined broadly to include activities that enhance the rights of people and minimize the effects of discrimination. Projects could include support to areas such as poverty alleviation, community health, capacity building, schools/education, small-scale infrastructure, rural development, youth, gender equality, the environment including climate change, and ad hoc humanitarian relief.

How to Apply

The DAP application along with other relevant documents should be submitted via email or hardcopy at the address given on the website.

Eligible Country: Bangladesh