Deadline: 14 July 2025
The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible small grants program funded by the Australian Government and managed through the Australian High Commission in Port Moresby to support projects with a strong development focus that complement Australia’s broader aid program which contributes to sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction.
Funding Information
- There is no minimum amount that a single DAP project can receive but the maximum is AUD100,000 over the life of the project. Activities may run up to a maximum of two years.
What activities are eligible for DAP support?
- DAP activities should aim to achieve practical and tangible outcomes. DAP is able to fund activities that have a direct, practical and immediate impact. They will favourably consider projects:
- that improve the livelihood of communities;
- that are inclusive, sustainable and have lasting development impacts;
- promoting women’s empowerment, indigenous groups and vulnerable minority groups;
- supporting disability inclusion;
- that focus on climate change and environmental protection;
- that have the support of a trustworthy referee;
- where the community makes a contribution to, or is involved in, the implementation of the project; and
- where other donors also support the project.
Ineligible Funding
- They will generally NOT fund the following:
- large scale infrastructure projects (e.g. buildings, halls);
- cash grants or micro-credit schemes or projects that involve the return of money;
- commercial ventures;
- purchase of major assets (e.g. vehicles, boats);
- Australian or overseas study tours;
- International or domestic travel;
- Sponsorship of major sporting tournaments or cultural displays that do not have a clear developmental benefit;
- staff salaries or participant allowances;
- routine, recurring running costs and administrative expenses, including office rental and utility costs, spare parts, routine maintenance; or
- requests from individuals and individual families, such as for scholarships, school fees or personal financial assistance.
Who can apply?
- 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 official development assistance (ODA).
For more information, visit Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea.
