Australian High Commission

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Direct Aid Program 2017-18 

http://ghana.embassy.gov.au/acra/AusAidinWestAfrica.html

 

Countries: Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Sierra Leone, Senegal and Togo 

Application language: English & Français

Deadline: 31 August 2017

Grant size: Between $50,000 AUD (15,000 USD) and $60,000 AUD (47,500 USD)

 

DESCRIPTION:

The Australian High Commission in Ghana is seeking applications for Direct Aid Program for 2017-18, small grants program to help fund development projects in its countries of accreditation including Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.

 

The primary objective of the DAP is to achieve a practical and tangible humanitarian or developmental outcome in vulnerable communities. DAP funds activities that have a direct, practical and immediate impact. In 2017-18, the Accra Direct Aid Program will prioritise projects which:

  • demonstrate contributions to achieving greater food security, with a focus on sustainable agricultural practices and innovative agribusiness;
  • strengthen accountability and transparency in the extractives sector and/or ensure greater community benefits;
  • enhance or support education services and facilities;
  • improve access to sanitation and hygiene services and facilities;
  • promote environmental conservation through improved infrastructure and/or behavioural

The Accra Direct Aid Programme will also consider high quality proposals in other sectors including human rights, governance, health, disability rights, as well as those which support humanitarian and disaster relief operations (including assistance to internally displaced persons and refugees). Particular consideration will be given to projects that fit within these sectors and aim to advance gender equality through women's economic empowerment, ending violence against women and promoting women in leadership positions.

 

ELIGIBILITY:

  • DAP funding is available for reputable community groups, local or international NGOs, academic institutions, research bodies, local government agencies or other organisations engaged in development activities on a not-for-profit basis.
  • Applications can be submitted for projects in the High Commission’s nine countries of accreditation: Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Sierra Leone, Senegal and Togo.
  • Applications may be submitted by individuals or businesses on behalf of an NGO or other implementing organisation as part of a partnership. In this case, the applying organisation must take responsibility for the management and acquittal of DAP funds. The implementing organization must be involved in preparing the application, and be available to be contacted to verify the funds being applied for on their behalf. Applications from individuals and businesses that do not involve an organisation in project implementation are unlikely to be supported.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • seek a grant between AUD$20,000 and AUD$60,000; 
  • complete a DAP Application Form through Smartygrants; 
  • include an itemised and fully costed project budget; 
  • show with the help of a time-activity matrix or workplan that the project would be completed no later than 30 June 2018. In some cases, projects that require up to two years to implement will be considered, but the end date cannot be any later than 30 May 2019; and 
  • clearly demonstrate how the project will help provide development outcomes for vulnerable communities.

Preference is given to projects which: 

  • show tangible and practical development outcomes and have involved beneficiaries in identifying, designing and managing the project; 
  • are innovative and creative, particularly those using technology; 
  • comply with local laws and have the demonstrated support of local authorities, including traditional leaders, district assemblies and local governments; 
  • pay special attention to youth and gender issues; children and other disadvantaged groups; and 
  • projects must be sustainable. Proposals need to demonstrate a commitment on the part of beneficiaries to implement the activities and maintain them beyond the conclusion of the project.

Applications must be submitted via the Smartygrants online platform.
To complete an application in English, please follow this link to the Smartygrants website: https://dap.smartygrants.com.au/accra201718
Pour soumettre une demande de financement en français, veuillez suivire ce lien: https://dap.smartygrants.com.au/accra201718fr

 

For more information:

SEE Guidelines: http://ghana.embassy.gov.au/files/acra/DAP%20Guidelines%2017%2018%20Website%20use%20-%20English.pdf

All queries should be directed to the Program Manager (DAP) via the contact details below:
Address: Australian High Commission, 2, Second Rangoon Close, Cantonments, Accra, Ghana
Tel: +233 (0) 302 216 400
Email: DAP.Accra@dfat.gov.au
Website: http://ghana.embassy.gov.au/