Direct Aid Program

Direct Aid Program is sponsored by Australian Government (managed through the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade overseas posts). The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a small grants program funded by the Australian Government that supports locally led projects in Malawi (among other countries) that deliver direct, immediate, and high-impact development benefits for vulnerable and marginalized communities.

Direct Aid Program - Türkiye 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 Türkiye on projects that achieve sustainable development consistent with Australia's national interest. Türkçe için tıklayın Click here to learn more about our: Applications for the 2025–26 program cycle are now closed.

The 2026–27 DAP application round is expected to open in May 2026. Please check our website reqularly to keep yourself informed about the process. 1.

What is the Direct Aid Program? The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a small grants program funded from Australia's aid budget and managed by the Australian Embassy, Ankara. It has the flexibility to work with local communities on projects that achieve sustainable development consistent with Australia's national interest.

There is no minimum amount that a single DAP project can receive in Türkiye, but the maximum is AUD $35,000 (Australian dollars) over the life of the project. Embassy exchange rates will be used on the day the payment is made to grant recipients. All funds should be expended before 15 June 2026, but projects may run up to a maximum of one year following the expenditure.

2. DAP Türkiye objectives DAP Turkiye aims to advance Australia’s interests in Turkiye through the funding of small-scale development and humanitarian projects. DAP projects advance objectives for target groups in priority development sectors (see below), while promoting a positive image of Australia and building links with local communities across Turkiye.

The program seeks to maintain a geographical spread across Türkiye to enhance our understanding of local developments and the country's diversity. Therefore, projects in Çanakkale, Ağrı & Iğdır , Trabzon & Artvin, and Mersin & Hatay are especially encouraged to apply.

DAP is available on a not-for-profit basis to community groups, national or international NGOs, academic institutions, universities, research bodies, and local government institutions. DAP is only available to institutions located in Türkiye for projects to be carried out in Türkiye. 4.

Which sectors are we targeting? The DAP Committee will be looking for projects that achieve practical and tangible outcomes in a number of sectors, including: Climate Resilience and Adaptation Disability-inclusion and empowerment Community disaster-resilience building – especially regarding bushfires and earthquakes Education and empowerment of youth Social and economic empowerment 5. Which groups are we targeting?

The DAP Committee will give priority to project that support disadvantaged communities and have an enduring impact for our ‘target groups’, which include: Persons with disabilities Communities impacted by natural disasters, especially bushfires Veterans and their families 6. What are the requirements?

be self-contained with definite timelines, including a work plan expend all funding by 15 June 2026 have outcomes that are clearly defined, specific, achievable, and sustainable have outcomes that will help our target groups (see above) be submitted through the online grants management system, SmartyGrants include a clear, fully itemised, and fully costed project budget make costings in AUD currency provide supporting documents for the costings e.g., proforma invoices, screenshot from online stores outline the development benefits of the proposal demonstrate the applicant’s capacity to effectively implement the proposed project demonstrate the applicant’s capability and capacity to manage any identified project-related risks demonstrate soundness of the project's objectives and design demonstrate that the project is technically feasible and practical demonstrate that the project aligns with the objectives of the Direct Aid Program (see above) where co-funding is involved, the other partners must be identified in the application include a suggested time for a possible visit by Embassy officials NB : All projects working with children must demonstrate they have a current child protection policy or code of conduct.

Organisations without a child protection policy should use the DFAT Child Protection Policy in the link below. Please donwload, fill and sign the form in the link below and add the filled and signed form to your application using the related field. See Attachment A for an example Child Protection Code of Conduct If the below links does not work, please click the following link to download the document: https://www.

dfat. gov.au/sites/default/files/child-protection-policy. docx Please also see DFAT’s Child Protection Policy where you can also find the Attachment A document at https://www.

dfat. gov.au/international-relations/themes/child-protection/Pages/child-protection Inital all pages of the document, Write down the following statement to the last page: "I acknowledge, understand and undertake to comply with the requirements of this document", and add your first name, last name, date and signature below the statement, Attach the filled ans signed document to your application. 7.

How are projects selected?

Along with above requirements, the selection committee will favourably consider projects that: include a contribution of their own or other donor contributions to the project have a sense of community ownership (i.e. a significant community contribution in terms of labour, materials or funds) will have tangible, enduring results address gender issues in their implementation catalyse further development of the community or provide a model for similar developments elsewhere include a communications plan which creates meaningful public visibility to reach a wide audience and raise awareness about the focus area a fact-based needs assessment an activity plan/timeline an analysis of expected and unexpected risks Please note, the following activities and items are generally NOT eligible for funding under DAP grants programs run by other governments or organisations micro-credit schemes or any other project that involves return of money or loans for cash salary for permanent staff in the implementing organisation administrative costs not directly related to project implementation purchase or rental of property or land routine, recurring and/or running costs including office rent, electricity, water, phone, internet, etc. routine maintenance and repairs (including of equipment such as photocopiers, computers, stoves, fridges etc.) office or equipment insurance direct support for governments Australian or overseas study tours sponsorship of major sporting tournaments or cultural displays that do not have a clear developmental benefit In some cases, limited DAP funding to pay for professional consultants and advisors, or for in-country travel expenses when they are directly related project implementation.

However, such funding should be in small proportion relative to the overall project and should not constitute a major cost component. 8. What are the accountability requirements?

All successful DAP applicants should complete an ‘acquittal’ form at the end of the project.

The acquittal process requires the following: completion of all expenditures of the project at least one months prior to 15 June accounting for all expenditure an accurate assessment of the actual outcomes against the objectives in the original proposal in your acquittal, you should submit receipts and other relevant documents showing details about each budget item (e.g., if you have STEM equipment in your budget, you should submit the related invoice that matches the amount of the item referred in your approved budget) 9.

How do I recognise the Australian Government’s support? All projects must be branded under the Direct Aid Program with the Australian Aid identifier and the Australian Government crest. This includes project signage, publications, annual reports, events, websites, sponsorship materials, stationery, advertisements, clothing, merchandise, media releases, marketing and promotional material, speeches, and interviews.

Projects are encouraged to invest in a banner for Australian Government outreach and promotional purposes, with either the Australian Aid identifier or Australian Government logo and are encouraged to add this in their proposed budget. The community within the project area should be informed by the project coordinators that the funding was provided by the Australian Embassy in Ankara.

DAP recipients should create permanent reminders for the projects. Minor costs associated with ‘badging’ a project – such as a plaque – may be appropriate to fund under DAP. However, the costs should be minor in proportion to the overall project.

Likewise, project submissions including this in their proposed bugdet are looked upon favorably. Please note that selected projects will be advised of the detailed DAP branding and visibility rules and guidelines. See here for more information.

10. What are environmental and social safeguards? The safeguard policy provides guidance on DFAT’s safeguard responsibilities for aid investments and how to meet them, and sets out requirements for five key safeguards: children, vulnerable and disadvantaged groups displacement and resettlement All program investments, regardless of value or delivery mechanism must be screened for safeguard risks.

Where screening indicates an environmental or social impact may occur, the safeguard risk must be assessed and rated. Please see https://dfat. gov.au/aid/topics/aid-risk-management/Pages/environmental-and-social-safeguards.

aspx . 11. What else do I need to consider?

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has a zero tolerance approach to child exploitation or abuse. DFAT recognises that it is the shared responsibility of all adults to prevent child exploitation and abuse. In Australia, there is recognition that organisations that work with children also have a role in protecting them, and need policies and procedures to enable them to do so.

The policy applies to all DFAT funded partners including: Consultants, advisers and contracted individuals Non-Government (NGO), Civil society (CSO) and contractor organisations and their personnel Downstream partners or organisations subcontracted by DFAT funded NGO's, CSO's consultants, contractors or advisers and their personnel Australian Volunteers Program participants and partner organisations Recipients and awardees under the Australia Awards program DFAT grant recipients, including under the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP), Direct Aid Program (DAP) and Public Diplomacy programs.

For more: Child Protection Policy | Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (dfat. gov.au) DFAT is committed to making all reasonable efforts to ensure public resources are not used, either directly or indirectly, in a way that supports a person who, or an organisation that, fosters terrorism.

To help stifle terrorism, DFAT requires its officers and funding recipients to manage terrorism resourcing risks in relation to any of its activities. for more: Terrorism Resourcing Risk Management Statement | Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (dfat. gov.au) Preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) DFAT does not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment (SEAH) of any kind.

This applies to our own organisation and extends to those we work with, both in Australia and overseas. Alongside others, we continue to strengthen our approach to safeguarding – by enhancing accountability, improving support for people affected, and driving cultural change through strong leadership. For more: Preventing sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment | Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (dfat.

gov.au) All applications for funding should carefully follow the this guideline and must be submitted online via the Smartygrants platform before the closing date.

Submissions for Türkiye Direct Aid Program (DAP) for the 2025-26 will be accepted between the following times: Opening Date: 17:00 hrs (GMT+3) on 30 September 2025 Updated Closing Date: 17:00 hrs (GMT+3) on 4 November 2025 You can apply to the program through the links below: Turkish: https://dap. smartygrants. com.

au/2025DAPTurkiyeTUR English: https://dap. smartygrants. com.

au/2025DAPTurkiyeENG Please note that you can choose either language to fill your application. You do not need to fill both. For inquiries, please contact us at [email protected] email address.