Australia provides an estimated $491.1 million in bilateral funding to Papua New Guinea in 2020-21. Total Australian Official Development Assistance (ODA) to Papua New Guinea in 2020-21 will be an estimated $596.0 million. Australian ODA will help to meet development objectives in Papua New Guinea, including through investments in economic growth, education, health, law and justice, infrastructure, gender and subnational priorities.
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| How to Apply for Australian Direct Aid Program. Photo credit : Australian High Commission PNG |
If you are a Community Groups, Schools, NGOs, and other organizations that are engaged in development programs on a non-profit-orgnisations can apply for these aid.
The Direct Aid Program
The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a small grants program funded by the Australian Government and managed from the Australian High Commission in Port Moresby.
The DAP aims to support small-scale projects with a strong development focus that complement Australia’s broader aid program. Applications for the DAP are now open from 11 August to 3 October 2021.
The DAP focuses on projects that:
- improve the livelihood of communities;
- support the inclusion and active participation of women, girls, children, persons living with a disability and those living with HIV/AIDS;
- are sustainable and have lasting development impacts.
The DAP also looks favourably on projects:
- that promote gender equality and women’s empowerment;
- that have the support of a trustworthy referee;
- where the community makes a contribution to, or is involved in, the implementation of the project;
- where other donors also support the project; and
- that help marginalised groups in less-developed areas.
DAP funding is only available to community groups, NGOs and other organisations engaged in development activities on a not-for-profit basis. The maximum DAP funding a project can receive is AUD 60,000. Projects must be delivered within six months of funding.
How to Apply for Australian Direct Aid Program
Guidelines and application forms:
Application forms and guidelines on funding requirements can be found on the links below.
Should you have any difficulty accessing the forms, or would like more information about DAP, please contact Port-Moresby.dap@dfat.gov.au.
How to lodge your application:
There are two methods you can make your application.
- Apply Online - Applications can be submitted directly online through SmartyGrants
- Manually Application - Send by email to Port-Moresby.dap@dfat.gov.au or by mail to the Australian High Commission, Locked Mail Bag 129, Godwit Road, Waigani NCD.
Please note that due to the competitive nature of the DAP and the high number of quality applications received, not all applicants will receive funding.
Source : Australian High Commission PNG