DAP (Direct Aid Program)

What is the Direct Aid Program?

The Australian Embassy operates a small grants scheme known as the Direct Aid Program (DAP), under the authority of the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia. The primary objective of DAP is to promote sustainable community development initiatives that help communities boost their living standards.

What groups can receive funding from the Direct Aid Program?

DAP funds are made available for community groups and non-government organisations (NGOs) engaged in development activities on a not-for-profit basis.

Do all proposed projects receive funding?

DAP assesses more than 300 proposals per year and the standard of proposals continues to be very high. Regretfully the Direct Aid Program has a limited funding budget and a large number of these proposals have to be rejected. So that the process of assessing DAP proposals remains fair, the Australian Embassy DAP Committee requests that all applicants submit complete application forms, budgets and implementation plans.

What kinds of project are most likely to receive DAP funding?

Projects should have a clear objective, show a demonstrated need and be financially transparent. The Direct Aid Program favours projects where recipients have made/are making a significant contribution themselves in labour or administrative costs.  Projects should be completed in a time frame of up to 12 months and should be discrete in nature with a workable implementation plan.