Australian Government Direct Aid Program (DAP) 2023 For African Countries

The DAP supports international and local NGOs, civil society organizations and other community-based organizations operating in these countries.

TYPE:

Grants

WHO CAN APPLY?

The DAP is available on a not-for-profit basis to international and local NGOs, civil society organisations and other community-based organisations engaging in development and human rights activities in the Embassy’s countries of accreditation: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, the Republic of the Congo, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR DAP SUPPORT?

DAP activities should achieve direct, practical, tangible, and immediate high-impact development outcomes for beneficiary communities. Priority thematic areas for the 2023-24 DAP year include:

• gender equality, empowerment of women and social inclusion,
• poverty alleviation and rural development,
• environmental protection and climate change,
• human rights and governance,
• healthcare,
• education, and
• water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
  This list is not exhaustive, and applicants may apply for funding for development projects in other thematic areas.
  Applications that address multiple thematic areas in a single project, will support vulnerable and marginalised communities, clearly articulate the change that would occur during project implementation to achieve stated development outcomes, provide robust public diplomacy opportunities (including links with Australia) shall be favourably considered.
  Projects should be self-contained with finite timelines. Activities in which the recipient community themselves makes a significant contribution in terms of labour, materials or cash are particularly well received. Projects that might act as a catalyst for additional development of the community or a model for similar developments elsewhere will also be welcomed.

HOW ARE APPLICANTS SELECTED?

Proposals must be clearly defined with specific outputs. Proposals will be approved or rejected based on:

• the costs and the development benefits of the proposal
• achievable and sustainable outcomes
• soundness of the project’s objectives and design
• the practicability of the proposed implementation arrangements, and
• whether the project conforms with the objectives of the Direct Aid Program
• applicant’s consideration and approach to risk management e.g., Child Protection, Financial Management, Fraud Risks, Terrorism Risks and Environmental Protection Risks
  Funding under the DAP is limited and only a small proportion of applications received each year is funded.

WHICH COUNTRIES ARE ELIGIBLE?

Zimbabwe, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Malawi, and the Republic of the Congo (RoC).

WHERE WILL AWARD BE TAKEN?

The Australian Embassy in Zimbabwe provides DAP funding to projects in its countries of accreditation – Zimbabwe, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Malawi, and the Republic of the Congo (RoC).

HOW MANY AWARDS?

Not specified

WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF AWARD?

• There is no minimum amount that a single DAP project can receive but the maximum is AUD60,000 (approximately USD 40,000 – amount changes according to the exchange rate) over the life of the project.
• Activities may run up to a maximum of two years.
• All applications must be accompanied by a fully costed project budget. A detailed budget is required and must be supported by two quotations for any budget line between USD700 and USD7,000 and three quotations for amounts above USD7000.
• Two referees (other than from the applying organisation or from an organisation/person that stands to gain from the proposed project) are required.
• Additional documents may be attached if necessary, however applicants are encouraged to be concise.
• Pictures are often helpful.
• The Embassy will seek further information if required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Organizations should submit their applications online:

APPLY HERE

Organizations will not be able to access or submit their online application forms before 1 August 2023 or after 15 August 2023. We are unable to accept applications sent to us by email.

For comprehensive information on the application process and eligibility, please refer to the DAP Guidelines.

English DAP Harare Guidelines – 2023-24 

The DAP application process is highly competitive, and the Embassy is only able to fund a small portion of applications received each year.

If you have any questions about the DAP, please email  DAP.Harare@dfat.gov.au

Important note: DAP guidelines and application requirements change from year-to-year. Please do not rely on information that does not appear on this website or that you did not receive directly from the Embassy.

The Direct Assistance Program (DAP)

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