Direct Aid Program (Dap) 2017-2018 Application Form And Guidelines Page 2
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10Eligibility for funding
A quick guide for eligibility is based upon whether a project has:
a developmental focus;
meets the Australian Government’s international relations and public diplomacy objectives;
assists poor or other disadvantaged people directly;
precludes support, directly or indirectly, to terrorists or terrorist groups;
allows for completion within three months;
avoids recurrent costs;
involves a demonstrated commitment by the local community, and/or applicant;
proves technically feasible; and
minimises the risk of possible mis-use of funds or the Australian Government being brought
into disrepute.
Eligible activities include community health, education, small scale infrastructure, sanitation, rural
development, environmental development, gender equality, conferences and training activities, and
cultural and sporting activities. All such projects must have a developmental outcome and be
implemented within a relatively short period of time. In certain cases, consideration may be given
to contributions to disaster relief operations.
As a general rule, the following activities and inputs will not be funded:
items of a routine or recurrent nature, such as staff salaries, office rental and utility costs,
spare parts, supplies, routine maintenance and repairs; payment of salaries or fees for
consultants and advisors, where they constitute a major cost component; generic
conferences, training, cultural and sporting activities that cannot demonstrate a
developmental outcome; and micro-finance projects or micro-credit schemes that involve a
return of money.
The focus is on activities that have a direct, practical, immediate impact.
Consideration may be given to small-scale community activities that have prospects of eventually
generating commercial benefits where the community can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
Australian High Commission that proceeds from the activity will be reinvested in the project and
funds handling procedures are in place.
Imported items
Because of the high risk of delays where projects purchase or use imported items, the Australian
High Commission will only approve applications that require overseas purchases where there is a
strong case and the application includes details how to manage this risk – see sections (8) and
(14).
Project implementation
Successful applicants must sign a Letter of Agreement with the Australian High Commission that
binds them to a specific project description and objectives. Any changes that are made during
project implementation must be discussed and agreed to by the Australian High Commission DAP
committee before activity takes place.
Contact Details
DAP Contact Person: Ignatius Shark-o Bill
Email Address: Ignatius.Bill@dfat.gov.au
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