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Direct Aid Program (DAP)
DIRECT AID PROGRAM GUIDELINES
The date of submission of applications for funding cycle 2009-10 is from 1 April 09- 31 August 09
The proposals received after 31st August 09 would be considered in the next financial year.
(Note: The Australian Financial year is from July-June)
The Australian High Commission, subject to annual allocations by the Australian Government, has a small fund under which the Australian High Commissioner is able to provide assistance for small scale development activities which aim to alleviate humanitarian hardship, with a particular focus on addressing the needs of women, children, and other disadvantaged groups. This fund is called the Direct Aid Program (DAP).
The Australian High Commissioner to India, Mr John McCarthy speaking at the discussion on "Development imperatives in India" organised by the Australian High Commission, New Delhi to celebrate the achievements of Australia’s Direct Aid Program (DAP) in India. Also seen in the picture (L-R) are Ms Sarah Kirlew, Second Secretary, Australian High Commission; Dr SM Nair, Environmental Educationist; Ms Geeta Dharamrajan, Executive Director, KATHA; Ms Anjali Gopalan, Executive Director, NAZ Foundation and Ms Roma Debabrata, President, STOP.
Examples of projects funded by DAP in the past include the purchase of Braille machines, installation of sanitation and water management facilities, education classes, and health care services.
Oz Haat 2008: A DAP funded exhibition and sale in support of Indian NGOs, held annually at the Australian High Commission
CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE
DAP is a one time grant for a small scale development project taking one year or less to implement – no additional funds will be provided for the same project.
- Projects must have a clearly defined purpose and provide a detailed budget for each activity. Assistance cannot be given to activities without a clear design and description of costs and proposed expenditure.
- The upper limit of DAP funding for any one proposal is A$10,000 (approx. Rs. 350,000). Additional funding may be contributed by the NGO.
- Organisations seeking assistance must be registered and have the approval of the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs under the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA) to receive funds from a foreign source.
- The Project/s must directly benefit socially and economically disadvantaged groups. The background of the beneficiaries and the benefits that are expected to accrue to them must be clearly described.
- DAP funds cannot be used to fund micro credit schemes or any project that involves the return of money by beneficiaries.
- The project should be identifiable as being sponsored by the Australian Government.
- DAP funding cannot be used for routine administrative expenses and running costs such as general staff salaries, rent, administrative costs, running costs, etc, These costs must be the responsibility of the NGO.
- The funds can only be utilised for purposes for which it is provided and agreed. Unused funds must be returned at the end of the project.
- Should you be successful in your application for DAP funding you will be required to keep full financial records of all expenditure, including receipts; submit a progress report not more than six months after receiving your funding; and submit a full financial report on completion of the project.
- If the proposal is approved by the Australian High Commission, a contract will be signed specifying the terms and conditions.
Please allow 10 – 12 weeks to process a proposal, after which the Australian High Commission will inform you of their decision.
PROFORMA FOR APPLICATION (5 – 10 pages only)
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
1. Name of the organisation
2. Address and telephone / fax / email contact details
3. Registration number
4. FCRA registration number
5. Background information about the organisation (not more than 100 words - attach brochure if available)
6. Staff strength – full time / part time
7. Contact person
8. Short summary of the Project (not more than 100 words)
9. Titles of projects implemented in the last 3 years and funding source
(please provide names, addresses, email contact – we may check references)
10. Projects currently being implemented (brief description)
PROJECT PROPOSAL
1. Name of the Project
2. Location
3. Project duration (should not be more than 12 months)
4. Details of the target group
5. Detailed objectives
6. Summary of the project activity (not more than 100 words)
7. Methodology for implementation
8. Expected follow up
9. Monitoring procedures
10. Impact on beneficiaries
11. Detailed budget showing NGO contributions
12. How will the beneficiaries be able to sustain the project funding has ceased
13. Other sources where funding is being sought for this proposal
14. How the project will be identified as sponsored by the Australian Government.
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
1. Copy of registration
2. Copy of FCRA
3. Audited statement for the last 2 financial years
The application will not be processed if the required documentation is not included or if space restrictions are not respected.
Applications should be submitted to:
DAP Coordinator
Australian High Commission
1/50G Shantipath
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110 021
Fax: (011) 2688 7366
E-mail: newdelhidap@dfat.gov.au
All correspondence relating to DAP matters, including as to the status of projects, should be through the email address specified above.
For more information on DAP, please see: http://www.dfat.gov.au/direct_aid_program/dap_guidelines.html