Direct Aid Program Small Grants for Community Development in Pakistan
Direct Aid Program Small Grants for Community Development in Pakistan
Last update: Oct 19, 2026
Last update: Oct 19, 2026
Direct Aid Program Small Grants for Community Development in Pakistan
Last update: Oct 19, 2026

Details

Location:
Pakistan
Pakistan
Status:
Open
Budget:
N/A
Award ceiling:
AUD 60,000
Award floor:
N/A
Sector:
Gender & Human Rights, Social Development
Languages:
English
Eligible applicants:
NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations, Academic Institutions, Other, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)(INGOs, international and multilateral organisations)
Eligible applicant countries:
Pakistan
Pakistan
Date posted:
Oct 19, 2026

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Direct Aid Program Small Grants for Community Development in PakistanThe Direct Aid Program, administered by the Australian High Commission in Islamabad, offers small grants to registered Pakistani community groups, nonprofits, institutions and other enti
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About the Funding Agency

DFAT Australia is a department of the Government of Australia that manages the government's international development and aid policies.

The objective of the DFAT aid program is to assist developing countries to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development. The Asia-Pacific region traditionally remains the program's highest priority, and is planned to receive about 86% of all the Development Assistance funding.

 

About the Sectors

Gender & Human Rights

Includes initiatives that promote gender equality, protect human rights, and address discrimination and vulnerability across populations.


Key areas:
  • Gender equality and women’s empowerment
  • Human rights protection and advocacy
  • Protection of vulnerable and marginalized groups

Social Development

Includes measures for improving well-being, inclusion, and resilience of individuals and communities through social services and protection systems.


Key areas:
  • Social inclusion and social cohesion programs
  • Social protection systems and safety nets
  • Social care services
  • Community development and vulnerable groups support

Locations

Pakistan

Pakistan prioritizes transport infrastructure, energy projects, and urban development to support industrial growth and trade connectivity. Large-scale initiatives under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) have expanded road networks, power generation, and port facilities. Financing relies on public spending, external borrowing, and foreign investment, particularly from China. Fiscal pressures, debt sustainability, and governance reforms remain central to long-term infrastructure outcomes.

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