Australian High Commission
Kiribati
High Commission address: Bairiki, Tarawa - Telephone: 21 184 - Fax: 21 904

Australian High Commission in Kiribati

Direct Aid Program (DAP)

The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible, small grants program for selected recipient countries, funded by the Australian Government through AusAID and managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The goal of DAP is to address humanitarian hardship while at the same time fulfilling international relations and public diplomacy objectives, and thereby to promote a distinctive and positive image of Australia. In 2009-10, the total DAP budget is $7.5 million.

DAP is available to individuals, community groups and NGOs engaged in development activities, in designated countries, on a not-for-profit basis. The program is aimed primarily at supporting small-scale development projects/activities that involve beneficiaries in the identification, design and management of the projects. Attention is given to projects providing direct benefits to those most in need in the local community, including vulnerable or disadvantaged groups, children and youth.

Eligible activities may include; Community health, Education, Small Scale infrastructure, Sanitation, Rural development, Environmental development, Gender equality, Conferences and training activities, Cultural and sporting activities.

Applications will only be accepted on an Australian High Commission and must be in English. Funds will only be paid into appropriate bank accounts.

The High Commission would like to advise that its annual Direct Aid Program (DAP) grants scheme for 2009-2010 closed on Friday 16 October 2009. The High Commission will advise further details in the local press and on the website when the next round of DAP funding will be available.

ASOP-Australian Sports Outreach Program

The Australian Sports Outreach Program (ASOP) is a small grants scheme funded by AusAID and managed by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) through Australian diplomatic missions. The program has a strong focus on increasing community participation in sport and physical activity. It is designed to offer an effective vehicle for addressing broader community issues such as health promotion, leadership and social cohesion through sport and physical activity.

A grant of AU$150,000 is available each year until June 2011 for selected recipient countries. Individual projects can be funded up to AU$10,000 and projects between AU$10,000-15,000 can be made but will be considered only in exceptional circumstances. From 2006-08, Kiribati has received funding of AU$50,134 out of the ASOP budget. For further details please refer to the DFAT website.

Kiribati Small Grants Scheme

The Kiribati Small Grants Scheme (SGS) is managed by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) as part of Australia’s bilateral aid program to Kiribati. The purpose of the scheme is to support the economic and social development of communities in Kiribati through small scale development projects. For 2009-10, a budget of AU$265,000 was allocated for SGS in Kiribati. The SGS have two rounds each financial year: August/September; and February/March.

Scholarships

Australian Development Scholarships (ADS)

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