Australian Embassy Direct Aid Program 2020- 2021

The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a small grants program funded from Australia's aid budget. It has the flexibility to work with local communities in Turkey on projects that reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development consistent with Australia's national interest. In 2020-21, The DAP Committee will be looking for projects that achieve practical and tangible outcomes in priority development sectors, including:

  • Education;
  • Health, including building of vulnerable communities’ resilience to COVID-19, and projects that Support local COVID-19 response and recovery efforts;
  • Gender equality and women’s economic empowerment;
  • Empowerment of persons with disabilities; and
  • Empowerment of youth.

Australia-Turkey cooperation projects to be carried out unique and is expected to contribute to a positive image. In addition, priority will be given to projects supporting disadvantaged communities, including women and children, people with disabilities and refugee groups in 2020-21.

Support Amount: Up to AUD 10,000

Application Deadline: October 23, 2020

Click here for detailed information.