Empowering Local Development: The 2025–2026 Direct Aid Program (DAP) for East Africa

July 17, 2025

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The Australian High Commission in Nairobi administers the Direct Aid Program (DAP), a flexible, small grants initiative funded by the Australian Government. Designed to support community-driven development, DAP offers financial assistance to eligible groups and organisations for small-scale, sustainable projects that align 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.

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