The Direct Aid Program
Australia’s Direct Aid Program (DAP) empowers local communities in Iran to achieve sustainable development and relieve hardship. The Australian Embassy in Tehran 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 disability;
- establish education and training programs in areas including basic literacy, gender equality, drug and health awareness, water, and sanitation within disadvantaged communities; and
- alleviate poverty within the Afghan refugee community, including by supporting vocational training, employment opportunities, and improving health and sanitation.
How to apply
DAP invites applicants to complete the application form available in the following link. Applicants should return the completed form by email to [email protected] by midnight 24 August:
DAP Indicative Timeline
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By 24 August |
Applicants submit DAP pre-application forms |
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31 August-21 September |
Shortlisted applicants submit DAP project proposals through Smartygrants |
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September-October |
Embassy assesses project proposals. |
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October and November |
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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ـJuly-November |
Embassy visits completed projects. |