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The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is an Australian Government small grants initiative aimed at supporting local communities in Ethiopia, South Sudan, Djibouti, and the Central African Republic through practical projects that promote sustainable development. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations and projects should focus on areas such as gender equality, health services, agriculture, and governance. The application process involves a two-stage submission, with a maximum funding limit of AUD 60,000 and a project duration of up to two years.

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The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is an Australian Government small grants initiative aimed at supporting local communities in Ethiopia, South Sudan, Djibouti, and the Central African Republic through practical projects that promote sustainable development. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations and projects should focus on areas such as gender equality, health services, agriculture, and governance. The application process involves a two-stage submission, with a maximum funding limit of AUD 60,000 and a project duration of up to two years.

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Direct Aid Program Expression of Interest

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Introduction
Overview

What is the Direct Aid Program?


The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a small grants program funded by the Australian
Government. It is managed globally by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through
its Embassies, High Commissions, and Consulates.
DAP complements Australia’s International Development Policy and supports local
communities to deliver direct, practical, and immediate projects that promote sustainable
and inclusive economic growth and development.
The Australian Embassy in Addis Ababa’s DAP program supports projects in Ethiopia, South
Sudan, Djibouti, and the Central African Republic.
Who can Apply?
Not-for-profit organisations, including community groups, non-government organisations
(NGOs), research institutions, and other entities engaged in development activities in
Ethiopia, South Sudan, Djibouti, and the Central African Republic are eligible to apply.
What types of projects are eligible for DAP?
DAP projects should seek to achieve practical and tangible outcomes with high development
impact across one or more of the following areas:
• gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI)
• health services and education, particularly women’s and girl’s sexual and reproductive
health rights
• agriculture, food security, and climate resilience
• governance, peacebuilding (including women, peace, and security), and human rights.
What can’t be funded under DAP?
Generally, the following activities would not be supported by DAP funds:
• cash grants or micro-credit schemes or projects that involve the return of money
• commercial ventures
• purchase of major assets, e.g. vehicles
• Australian or overseas study tours
• international travel
• sponsorship of major sporting tournaments or cultural displays that do not have a clear
developmental benefit
• staff salaries
• routine, recurring running costs and administrative expenses including office rental and
utility costs, spare parts, routine maintenance.
DAP funding and implementation timeframes
There is no minimum amount that a single DAP project can receive, but the maximum is
AUD60,000 over the life of the project. Activities can run up to a maximum of two years.
Projects should be self-contained, with finite timelines.
Application process

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The Australian Embassy in Addis Ababa runs a two-stage DAP application process, consisting
of an ‘Expression of Interest’ (Stage One) and a ‘Full Proposal’ (Stage Two).
Expressions of Interest submissions will close at 11.59pm (EAT) on Friday, 20
September 2024.
After shortlisting, successful applicants will be invited to submit a Full Proposal.
Favourable consideration will be given to Full Proposals that:
• address more than one thematic area
• promote GEDSI
• address a tangible community need
• demonstrate sustainable, long-term benefits to a community, sector, or marginalised
group
• demonstrate community involvement and ownership
• demonstrate good governance and structural capability to implement effectively.
Projects that act as a catalyst for additional development in the community, or a model for
similar development elsewhere, are welcome. Projects in which the recipient community
makes a significant contribution in terms of labour, materials, or cash are also well-received.

Instructions

This form is to be completed by the applicant online.


This application form should be read in conjunction with information on the Direct Aid
Program available at - https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/direct-aid-program/pages/
direct-aid-program
Notes:
1. DAP building and construction related projects should meet or exceed Australian
standards wherever reasonably practicable to do so. Departure from Australian WHS
standards on the basis that meeting such standards is not “reasonably practicable” should
only be accepted where it is defensible to do so, supported by a clear, persuasive and
documented explanation. In such cases, the project should meet the highest standard
that is reasonably practicable, with hazard mitigation measures supported by a hazard
identification and risk assessment report identifying the residual risks of injury and illness to
any workers or third parties, and proposed mitigation strategy.
2. If the project involves working with children, the organisation must have a current child
protection policy or code of conduct to be eligible. For information on child protection policy,
see https://www.dfat.gov.au/international-relations/themes/child-protection/Pages/child-
protection
3. Recipients of DyAP funding must ensure that no support or resources are provided to
an entity subject to sanctions (by the United Nations Security Council or the Australian
Government).
4. Recipients of DAP funding must ensure that the work conducted in relation to this project
is undertaken in a safe manner and complies with all applicable local laws, standards and
policies that relate to health and safety.
5. Selected Expression of Interests will proceed to develop a full proposal which must align
with the information provided in this form.

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Applicant Details
* indicates a required field

Applicant Organisation and Contact Details

Organisation Name *

Type of Organisation ○ Individual ○ Overseas NGO


○ Community Group ○ Other:

○ Local NGO

Postal Address * Address

Suburb/
State/ Postcode
Country
Town Province

Primary Contact * Title First Name Last Name

Position *

Work Phone Number *


Must be an international phone number

Mobile Phone Number


Must be an international phone number

Email *
Must be an email address

Business licence and/ Attach a file:


or CSO, NGO, CBO
certificate etc

Previous DAP Projects

Have you received DAP funding ○ Yes ○ No


previously? *

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Project Proposal
* indicates a required field

Project Summary

Name of Project *

Word count:
Must be no more than 20 words

Problem statement –
what is the need *

Word count:
Must be no more than 80 words.

Project description -
What activities will you
do *
Word count:
Must be no more than 150 words

Start Date *
Must be a date

End Date *
Must be a date

Which thematic areas does your project ☐ Agriculture, food security and climate
align with? * resilience
☐ Gender equality, disability, and social
inclusion
☐ Governance peacebuilding (including
women, peace, and security), and human
rights
☐ Health services and education, particularly
women’s and girl’s sexual and reproductive
health rights
Select all that apply

Does your project target any of these ☐ Women and girls ☐ Rural communities
groups? * ☐ LGBT + community ☐ Victims of human
rights violations
Select all that apply

Project Location

Project Country *

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Location of Project *
If your project concerns the African Union or the
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) please write
that as the location of the project

Funding
* indicates a required field

The Direct Aid Program at the Australian Embassy in Addis Ababa operates in a number of
different currencies. Please complete the following using one of the below currencies:
• AUD (Australian Dollars)
• USD (Unites States Dollars)
• ETB (Ethiopian Birr)

Currency Type * ○ AUD - ○ USD - US ○ ETB - ETHIOPIAN


AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR BIRR
DOLLAR
Please choose a currency from the list above

Total Project Cost *


What is the total budgeted cost (in the currency selected above)
of your project?

Other Funding *
How much (in the currency selected above) are you contributing
to the project?

Total Amount Requested


*
What is the total amount being requested for this project from
the DAP program? Note: that a maximum total of AUD$60,000 or
equivalent in another currency will be distributed. (This amount
is calculated)

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