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NGO Funding Schemes

There are two funding schemes available to Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) in China; the Small Activities Scheme and the Direct Aid Program.

Small Activities Scheme

The Small Activities Scheme is a discretionary fund managed by AusAID in Beijing, in consultation with the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM).

The scheme provides grants for small-scale development cooperation activities in poorer, remote and minority group areas, especially in the national poverty counties.

Maximum funding provided for each project is A$100,000.

Proposals must be submitted or supported by the local Department of Commerce (DOFCOM), and assessed by AusAID Beijing and MOFCOM.

For further information contact Ma Zhigang at zhigang.ma@dfat.gov.au

Direct Aid Program

The Direct Aid Program is a flexible, small grants program for recipient countries, funded by the Australian Government through AusAID and managed by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The Direct Aid Program aims to address humanitarian hardship and is available to individuals, community groups and NGOs engaged in development activities, in designated countries, on a not-for-profit basis.

The program supports small-scale development activities that involve beneficiaries directly in the identification, design and management of the projects.

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Contact

For further information contact Michelle Chen at dap.beijing@dfat.gov.au

Above: Practical agricultural skills training conducted for Zhuang Nationality Women in Malipo County, Yunnan (Photo: Ma Zhigang)

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