Direct Aid Small Grants Program in Papua New Guinea

Deadline: 17-Feb-25

The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible Small Grants Program funded by the Australian Government and managed through the Australian High Commission in Port Moresby.

The program aims to support projects with a strong development focus that complement Australia’s broader aid program which contributes to sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction.

Funding Information

There is no minimum amount that a single DAP project can receive but the maximum is AUD60,000 over the life of the project.

Duration

Activities may run up to a maximum of two years.

Eligible Activities

DAP activities should aim to achieve practical and tangible outcomes. DAP is able to fund activities that have a direct, practical and immediate impact. They will favourably consider projects:
- that improve the livelihood of communities;
- that are inclusive, sustainable and have lasting development impacts;
- promoting women’s empowerment, indigenous groups and vulnerable minority groups;
- supporting disability inclusion;
- that focus on climate change and environmental protection;
- that have the support of a trustworthy referee;
- where the community makes a contribution to, or is involved in, the implementation of the project; and
- where other donors also support the project

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).

Ineligibility Criteria

They will generally not fund the following:
- large scale infrastructure projects (e.g. buildings, halls);
- cash grants or micro-credit schemes or projects that involve the return of money;
- commercial ventures;
- purchase of major assets (e.g. vehicles, boats);
- Australian or overseas study tours;
- International or domestic travel.

For more information, visit Australian Government.