Applications for the 2023-2024 Direct Aid Program are now open
The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible, small grants scheme for development activities, managed by the Australian Embassy in Bangkok.
Through DAP, we fund projects that provide direct benefits to those most in need in the local Thai community, including vulnerable or disadvantaged groups.
DAP projects should be aimed primarily at achieving practical and tangible outcomes, such as promoting gender equality, women’s empowerment and women’s safety; mitigating the impacts of climate change and protecting the environment; supporting people with disabilities; improving community health; and supporting schools and education.
We welcome projects from across Thailand, and particularly encourage applications from rural communities. We are also interested in projects which deliver long-term impacts, such as through capacity building of organisations, training workshops, or developing systems management tools or databases to help community organisations function more effectively.
For further information, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.
Please apply online using the links below:
- English: https://dap.smartygrants.com.au/BangkokDAP2023-2024
- Thai - ภาษาไทย: https://dap.smartygrants.com.au/ทุนสนับสนุนโดยตรงสถานทูตออสเตรเลีย2566-2567
Timing
Applications will close at midnight (ICT) on Friday 13 October 2023. Applications submitted after this time will not be considered.
Level of funding
The vast bulk of successfully funded DAP projects fall between the range of AUD4,000 to AUD24,000 (THB100,000 to THB500,000). In exceptional circumstances we can fund projects up to AUD35,000 (THB800,000). However, we prefer to be able to support a wide range of projects across Thailand, therefore projects under AUD24,000 (THB500,000) are considered favourably.
Further Information
Tel: (02) 344 378 (English) or (02) 344-6362 (Thai - ภาษาไทย)
Email: [email protected]