Empowering Local Development: The 2025–2026 Direct Aid Program (DAP) for East Africa
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Grants & Funding
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July 17, 2025
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The Direct Aid Program (DAP), administered by the Australian High Commission in Nairobi and funded by the Australian Government, is a flexible small-grants initiative supporting community-driven development. It provides financial assistance to eligible groups and organisations for small-scale, sustainable projects aligned with Australia's international development objectives.
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- Applications must be submitted exclusively through the SmartyGrants online portal. The application window opens at 1:00 AM East Africa Time (EAT) on Tuesday, 1 July 2025, and will close at 11:59 PM EAT on Thursday, 31 July 2025.
- Further information on the Direct Aid Program is available on the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) website.