Submit Applications for 2021-22 Direct Aid Program
Deadline: 11-Aug-21
The Australian High Commission Republic of Kenya is inviting applications for the 2021-22 Direct Aid Program (DAP) to provide financial assistance to eligible groups or organisations undertaking suitable small-scale development projects.
Focus Areas
In 2021-2022, The Australian High Commission will fund projects in the following focus areas:
Climate change and environment
Countering Violent Extremism (CVE), Governance and/or human rights
Support for vulnerable groups including women and girls, youth and people with disabilities (including sport and recreational projects)
Skills-development and economic empowerment
COVID-19 recovery.
Funding Information
Projects must have defined, realistic objectives and clear outcomes. The Australian High Commission will award DAP grants at a minimum of AUD 25,000 and a maximum of AUD 60,000. Projects must be self-sustaining and recurrent/ongoing costs will not be supported (e.g. salaries/rental/utility costs, micro credit schemes or any other project that involves return of money, etc.). Projects that demonstrate a high level of local involvement or partnership (financially and/or in kind) are encouraged.
Eligibility Criteria
Projects must be located in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania or Uganda.
Activities may run up to a maximum of two years.
For more information, visit https://kenya.embassy.gov.au/nair/dap.html