About the Organization
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) promotes and protects Australia’s international interests to support our security and prosperity.
We work with international partners and other countries to tackle global challenges, increase trade and investment opportunities, protect international rules, keep our region stable and help Australians overseas.
About the Grant
The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a small grants program funded by Australian Government and managed by the Australian High Commission New Delhi. Through DAP, we work with local communities on projects that achieve sustainable development consistent with Australia’s national interest.
DAP funding is available to not-for-profit individuals, community groups, non-government organisations (NGOs) and other entities engaged in development activities. The project activities and outcomes should reflect and strengthen the social, development and cultural ethos and partnerships between Australia and India.
There is no minimum amount that a single DAP project can receive but the maximum is INR 10,00,000 over the life of the project.
Eligibility
- The project must be located in Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and/or Uttar Pradesh
- The project must deliver strong developmental outcomes that are clearly defined, specific, achievable, and sustainable
- Project timeline should be 12-months or less
- Applicants must adhere to local legislation including Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) requirements
How to Apply
- be submitted through the online grants management system, SmartyGrants
- include a clear, fully itemised, and fully costed project budget
- clearly outline the development benefits of the proposal
- demonstrate the applicant’s capacity to effectively implement the proposed project
- demonstrate the applicant’s capability and capacity to manage any identified project-related risks
- demonstrate soundness of the project’s objectives and design
- demonstrate that the project is technically feasible and practical
- demonstrate that the project aligns with the objectives of the Direct Aid Program (see above)
- where co-funding is involved, the other partners must be identified in the application
- include a suggested format for a possible visit by Australian officials
We will be commencing the 2023-24 DAP Application Round on Wednesday 17 January 2024, 11:00hrs IST and close on Tuesday 27 February 2024, 23:55hrs IST.
follow the link to begin your application process – Link: https://dap.smartygrants.com.au/NDLI_DAP2023-24
If you have any questions while completing your application, please write to NewDelhiDAP@dfat.gov.au and include your application number in your email subject.
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