The Direct Aid Program is a competitive small grants program funded by the Australian Aid program which aims to support community projects that align with Australia's aid program priorities. The program is founded on a set of principles which:
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advance developmental outcomes in countries eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA) through projects primarily focused on practical and tangible results,
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support Australia's wider foreign and trade policy interests and public diplomacy objectives, including promoting a distinctive and positive image of Australia, and
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allow for a wide geographic reach reflecting that Australia has global interests and that DAP provides an effective way to build relationships and maintain Australia's profile.
Community groups and organisations can apply for grants of up to TOP 15,000 (round March 2025 is up to TOP60,000) for projects that demonstrate a strong benefit to local communities and align with the priority areas -
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Click on the DAP Guidelines 2024-2025 for more information.
2024-25 DAP Rounds
The DAP will open for three rounds in the 2024-25 financial year –
Round 1: 23 July 2024 - 6 August 2024
Round 2: 3 Dec 2024 - 7 Feb 2025 - Disability Focus
OPEN NOW! Round 3: March 01 - March 31 - Special Increased Proposal Round to Mark Australia Day 2025 and 55 years of Tonga-Australia Diplomatic Relations (Up to TOP60,000).
If you wish to apply online, visit https://dap.smartygrants.com.au/DAPR2_2024-2025
For more information:
PREVIOUS PROJECTS
Photo: DAP funded development toys for vulnerable children through the Uluaki Faiako organisations, 2024. 
Photo: Australia's Direct Aid Program co-funded for Houma Vava'u Ligh House for Strong Women project 2024