The Direct Aid Program
The Direct Aid Program (DAP) funds projects that relieve hardship and advance developmental objectives in Iran. The Embassy supports small development projects from individuals, community groups and non-governmental organisations on a not-for-profit basis. The Embassy funds projects that:
- improve quality of life and increased access to employment opportunities for women and girls, and persons living with a disability; and
- establish education programs (e.g., basic literacy, gender equality, drug and health awareness, water, and sanitation), vocational training initiatives within poor urban communities and contribution to medical facilities for treatment of the disadvantaged groups; and
- alleviate poverty within the Afghan refugee community (by supporting educational institutions and providing increased access to vocational training, employment opportunities, improved settlement, and sanitary water).
How to apply
The DAP receives proposals through an online service. To learn more, please visit https://applicanthelp.smartygrants.com.au/help-guide-for-applicants/
For FAQs, please visit https://applicanthelp.smartygrants.com.au/applicant-faq's/
Our online service to receive DAP proposals for 2023-2024 is open until 5 September 2023. Please make sure to apply well in advance through the following link: https://dap.smartygrants.com.au/Tehran2023-2024
DAP Indicative Timeline
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22 August-5 September |
Applicants submit DAP project proposals |
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September-October |
Embassy assesses project proposals. |
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October-November |
Successful and unsuccessful applicants are notified. Funds are allocated. |
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By 31 May |
Applicants submit original financial receipts and End-of-Project acquittal report. |
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May-July |
Embassy visits completed projects. |