DATE: 30 September 2011
SUBJECT: Direct Aid Program 2011-2012

Applications now open for the Australian Government’s Direct Aid Program 2011-12

HANOI - The Australian Embassy in Hanoi is now accepting applications for 2011-12 Direct Aid Program (DAP) projects north of and including Thua Thien Hue Province. The cut-off for applications is 5:00 pm on 28 October 2011.

DAP provides grants for small-scale development projects aimed at alleviating humanitarian hardship and advancing development outcomes in Vietnam’s disadvantaged communities. DAP funding is available to individuals, community groups, NGOs, academic institutions, libraries, museums, and other organisations engaged in development activities in Vietnam on a not for profit basis.

Australia’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Allaster Cox, a strong supporter of DAP, encourages interested communities to apply: “Through DAP, the Australian Embassy provides practical and effective support to regional communities in northern Vietnam in many important areas like education, health, disabilities, environment and sanitation”.

In 2010-11, the Australian Embassy supported 15 projects across 12 provinces in northern Vietnam: Quang Tri, Ha Tinh, Nghe An, Thanh Hoa, Ninh Binh, Ha Nam, Thai Binh, Lang Son, Bac Kan, Thai Nguyen, Hai Duong, and Hanoi.

DAP funding is in addition to Australia’s significant bilateral aid program for Vietnam. Overall, Australia will provide an estimated AUD138 million in Official Development Assistance to Vietnam in the 2011-2012 financial year.

DAP guidelines, application forms and advice on how to submit an application can be found on the Australian Embassy website at http://www.vietnam.embassy.gov.au/hnoi/cooperation.html.

For more information, please contact:

Ms Nguyen Thi Ha Giang
DAP Administrator
Australian Embassy in Hanoi
Tel. 04-37740220
Email: [email protected]