The Australian High Commission in Kiribati is seeking applications for its Direct Aid Program (DAP) 2020-21, which is a community development program funded by the Australian Government. The program aims to support projects with a strong development focus that complement Australia’s broader aid program to Kiribati.

Funding Information

• DAP is a flexible small grants program (up to $20,000 per grant).

Types of Projects

• In the areas of community and/or rural development, education, gender equality, disabilities, youth, human rights, the environment, small-scale infrastructure, economic empowerment and ad hoc humanitarian relief;
• that enhance educational and cultural exchanges and people-to-people links;
• that provide educational or occupational/skills training;
• that support sporting and health-related activities;
• that are achievable and have sustainable outcomes;
• where applicants and their communities make a contribution in labour, materials, transport or cash.

Eligibility Criteria

• Kiribati local community and non-government organisations (NGOs) are eligible to apply.
• Projects that involve the following are not eligible for DAP support:
  • cash grants or micro-credit schemes or projects that involve the return of money;
  • commercial ventures;
  • purchase of major assets, eg 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.

For more information, visit Australian High Commission