The Australian High Commission invite individuals, community groups, local NGOs, academic institutions, research bodies, libraries, museums, or other organizations engaged in development activities in Bangladesh. The Australian High Commission submit project proposals for funding under its Direct Aid Program for the year 2012-13.
The Australian contribution towards each project will be limited to approximately BDT 1,000,000 to 2,000,000. The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible small grants program funded by the Australian Government through AusAID and managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The major objective of the DAP is to advance developmental objectives and address humanitarian hardship in developing countries. DAP is administered through Australia’s overseas diplomatic posts on an annual (1 July-30 June financial year) basis.
DAP is available on a not-for-profit basis to individuals, community groups, NGOs and other entities engaged in development activities in countries that are eligible for overseas development assistance. The program focuses on supporting small-scale development projects and activities that involve the beneficiaries in the identification, design and management of the projects.
Projects are expected to be self-sustainable and oriented towards self-help. Submissions should demonstrate a commitment on the part of the local authorities and/or people who will be the beneficiaries to implement the activities and sustain them. Projects that will offer direct and immediate benefits to target groups will be given preference.
The duration of the project should not be more than nine months
Application deadline: 30th September, 2012
For further information, visit the link.
