Advancing the interests of Australia and Australians internationally
Advancing the interests of Australia and Australians internationally
The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a small-grants scheme which aims to support non-profit organisations working in local communities on activities which support sustainable and equitable development. The Australian High Commission prioritises funding for projects which support:
5. Sports for development
The Australian High Commission in Pretoria disburses DAP funding to projects in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland. The Australian High Commission will consider applications from community groups, international or Australian NGOs, and other civil society actors that are lawfully operating in any of these countries. We will also consider applications from academic institutions, research bodies, or other organisations engaged in development activities on a not-for-profit basis.
While applicants can apply for a maximum of AU$50,000, most successful projects are between AU$25,000 to AU$40,000.
In 2016-17, we invite eligible organisations interested in receiving DAP funding to initially complete the Expression of Interest form online at smartygtrants.gov.au/dapexpressionof interest. This form requires a brief description of the organisation and the project for which funding is being sought.
Following a shortlisting of EOIs, shortlisted applicants will then be invited in August to complete a more comprehensive and detailed application. Note that organisations invited to submit a full DAP application will not be guaranteed funding as success will depend on the quality of the application as well as the funds available.
Indicative DAP Program Timeline:
- 6 June: DAP call for Expressions of Interest (EoIs)
- 8 July: Expression of Interest submission deadline
- August: DAP Selection Committee shortlists EoIs and invites a select group of organisations to submit full applications.
- 16 September: Final deadline for full applications
- Early October: Selection decisions finalised and all applicants notified of outcomes
- October: Grant agreements prepared and finalised
- November: Funds disbursed.
For more information on what the Australian High Commission will or will not consider for DAP funding, and documents required for the application, please refer to the Australian High Commission website (http://southafrica.embassy.gov.au/pret/Development_cooperat.html )
DAP funds are dispersed in accordance with the Australian financial year (1 July to 30 June). They must be expended in full within the financial year in which they are provided. In exceptional cases, the Australian High Commission will consider projects involving activities that run over two financial years; however the upper funding limit remains the same.
Should you be successful in your application for DAP funding you will be required to keep full financial records of all expenditure, including receipts; submit a progress report six months after receiving your funding; and submit a full financial report on completion of the project.
Both the EoI and subsequent detailed application (if shortlisted), should be submitted online at smartygrants.gov.au. Should there be any difficulties applying online, please send a query by e-mail todap.pretoria@dfat.gov.au
We wish you well in your application.
DAP Administration