Direct Aid Small Grants in Sri Lanka and Maldives
The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible and competitive small grants program funded by the Australian Government and managed through the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) overseas posts.
The program aims to support projects with a strong development focus that complements Australia’s broader aid program which contributes to sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. DAP projects should promote a distinctive and positive image of Australia.
Preference will be given to projects that address one or more of the following:
For Sri Lanka projects:
- Address health security including issues related to water, sanitation and hygiene, emergency health and public health awareness campaigns
- Promote stable, cohesive and inclusive societies including activities relating to governance, social protection, gender-based violence and food security; and
- Support economy recovery including sustainable and inclusive livelihood opportunities for women, people with a disability, returning migrant workers, informal sector workers and the urban poorFor Maldives projects:
- Address health security including issues related to water, sanitation and hygiene, emergency health and public health awareness campaigns;
- Promote stable, cohesive and inclusive societies including activities relating to governance, social protection, gender-based violence and food security ; and
- Support economy recovery including sustainable and inclusive livelihood opportunities for women and people with a disabilityFunding Information
Cost up to AUD 60,000.
Who can apply?
- DAP is available on a not-for-profit basis to legally registered community groups, local or international non-government organizations (NGOs), academic bodies, independent institutions or associations (projects cannot be submitted by individuals), based in, or with an office in Sri Lanka or Maldives.The full proposal can only be applied for by organizations that submitted short-listed concept notes.
Apply by 13th November.
For more information and application details, see; Direct Aid Small Grants in Sri Lanka and Maldives
