Call for Proposals: Direct Aid Small Grants Program in Nepal

Deadline: 17-Nov-2024

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is accepting proposals for the Direct Aid Small Grants Program to work with local communities in developing countries on projects that reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development consistent with Australia’s national interest.

DAP projects cover a range of sectors such as education, health, water and sanitation, environmental protection, women’s empowerment and gender equality, supporting people with disabilities, economic livelihoods, food security and human rights.

It sits alongside Australia’s longer-term country and multilateral development strategies and with its wide geographical reach plays an important role in supporting local community efforts towards poverty reduction across the globe.

Principles

• The program is founded on a set of principles which:
  • advance developmental outcomes in countries eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA) through projects primarily focused on practical and tangible results. This may include projects which support good governance, human rights and those with a strong advocacy component,
  • support Australia’s wider foreign and trade policy interests and public diplomacy objectives, including promoting a distinctive and positive image of Australia, and
  • allow for a wide geographic reach reflecting that Australia has global interests and that DAP provides an effective way to build relationships and maintain Australia’s profile.

Eligible Projects

• This year they are seeking projects that address:
  • human trafficking, modern slavery and forced labour;
  • climate change, especially in the agriculture sector;
  • entrepreneurship and trade facilitation, particularly in agribusiness and ICT.

Funding Information

• There is no minimum amount that a single DAP project can receive but the maximum is $60,000 over the life of the project (dependent on the country).

Duration

• Activities can run up to a maximum of two years.

Eligibility Criteria

• Funding is available on a not-for-profit basis to community groups, NGOs and other entities engaged in development activities in countries that are eligible for ODA.

For more information, visit DFAT.