Current application round

2022-23 DAP Application Round - Closed

The Australian Embassy's Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a competitive funding scheme for the implementation of development projects located in Ecuador.

The DAP is aimed at non-profit, non-governmental organizations to assist in the development of small-scale projects that aim to contribute to improving the quality of life of local communities.

For more information on the DAP, including how to apply, please click on the following link: https://chile.embassy.gov.au/sclecastellano/DAPFAQ.html

Important dates

Applications open on December 8 at 00:00 am (Quito time).

Applications close on January 20 at 23:59 pm (Quito time).

Complete your application here.

The Australian Embassy will not be answering telephone or email inquiries about the DAP program.

Please read carefully the information available on this website.

Important information: According to the rules of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which determine where foreign Embassies can fund projects, the Embassy will not be able to fund projects in Chile as of January 1, 2017. This means that only projects in Ecuador will be accepted this year.