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Development Cooperation
Human Rights Small Grants Scheme (HRSGS)
The 2009-10 Human Rights Small Grants Scheme (HRSGS) is now open for applications.
In 2009-10 the HRSGS has expanded its geographical focus to include all of Africa and Latin America, in addition to the Asia-Pacific, Caribbean and Middle East. For further details on eligible countries under the Scheme, refer to the List of Eligible Countries below.
Important Dates
Applications for the HRSGS must be submitted by 2 October 2009. Refer to the Applicant Guidelines below on how to submit an application. Successful applicants will be announced on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2009. …more
Direct Aid Program (DAP)
The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible, small grants program funded by the Australian Government through AusAID and managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The goal of DAP is to advance developmental objectives and address humanitarian hardship in developing countries, while at the same time fulfilling Australia’s international relations and public diplomacy objectives. In 2009-10 the total DAP budget is $7.5 million.
DAP is available on a not-for-profit basis to individuals, community groups and NGOs engaged in development activities in countries that are eligible for overseas development assistance. The program focuses on supporting small-scale development projects and activities that involve the beneficiaries in the identification, design and management of the projects. …more