The Direct Aid Program (DAP) provides financial assistance to eligible groups or organisations undertaking suitable small-scale development projects.
In 2024-2025, The Australian High Commission funded projects in the following focus areas:
- Climate change, environmental protection and promoting biodiversity
- Developing skills for economic empowerment (including blue economy, sport, and the media)
- Human rights, equality and social inclusion
- Countering violent extremism
Further information on the Australian Government Direct Aid Program can be found here: https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/direct-aid-program/direct-aid-program
The Australian High Commission awards DAP grants at a maximum of AUD 60,000. Projects must be self-sustaining and recurrent/ongoing costs are not be supported (e.g. salaries/rental/utility costs, micro credit schemes or any other project that involves return of money, etc.). Projects that demonstrate a high level of local involvement or partnership with other likeminded organisations (financially and/or in kind) are encouraged.
How do you apply for DAP?
We advertise our funding round at least annually on our website and social media platforms:
- Website: https://kenya.highcommission.gov.au/nair/dap.html
- Twitter: @AusHCKenya
- Facebook: Australia in East Africa
- Instagram:@aushckenya
The next round of funding, and specific focus areas, will be advertised on these platforms once that information is available.
Please note that High Commission does not accept DAP project proposals, or requests for funding, outside of DAP official channels, made available only when there is an open call for applications.