Event Information System - Australia Awards South Asia & Mongolia

Dear Alumni,

The Australian Government is committed to partnering with the Bangladeshi government in supporting the development priorities by placing a strong emphasis on protecting the most vulnerable, especially women and girls; people with disabilities and marginalised peoples and communities.

The grant aims to support innovative practices that align with the development priorities of Bangladesh and promote the practice of Gender equality, disability and social inclusion at the workplaces in public, private and NGO sectors.

Individual alums or groups of up to five alumni are invited to apply for grant activity. The grant amount that can be provided for each activity will range from AUD $3,000 – $4000 excluding VAT/TAX (depending on the activity).

Please see details and download application form and attachments at Website Link

Upload your application form and attachments in a single PDF document to this portal by 15 October 2023.

Please contact alumni@australiaawardsbangladesh.org with any questions.

Thank you!

Australia Awards – Bangladesh team.

Individual alums or groups of up to five alumni are invited to apply for grant activity.

* Grant Application Type

Individual alum

Group of up to five alumni

* Number of applicants in this application

Intended Outcome:

Enabling alumni to test an innovative idea
To support initiatives by Alumni promoting GEDSI practice
To host an event [capacity building workshop, seminar, conference] with a clearly articulated outcome aligning with one or more priorities areas
To conduct a capacity building activity with a marginalised group/community to improve their socio-economic wellbeing and/or livelihoods.
To conduct a pilot study

Before starting this application, please confirm your eligibility for the Community Development Grant.

* Do you meet these eligibility criteria given below?

Yes

To be considered for this grant, applicant must:

Be an Australia Awards alumni of the DFAT-funded Australia Awards Scholarships, Australia Awards Fellowships, or Short Courses
Be a Bangladeshi citizen, residing in Bangladesh, and intending to use the grant in Bangladesh

Grant details

Individual alums or groups of up to five alumni are invited to apply for grant activity. The grant amount that can be provided for each activity will range from AUD $3,000 – $4,000 excluding VAT/TAX (depending on the activity).

Be applying to use the grant:

To try an innovative idea and approach on a small scale
To host a workshop, seminar or conference, with a clearly articulated outcome aligning with development priorities of Bangladesh.
To extend an existing project/intervention previously funded by the Australia Awards with a strong justification for further support
To establish a small "Community of Practice" committed to a priority area
Agree to participate in training/orientation on - Fraud Management; Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI); Child Protection; and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) briefing prior to receiving the grant and use and acquit the grant according to DFAT and Program guidelines.

Selection criteria and process

Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:

Clear alignment with DFAT's Priority areas
Clear alignment with DFAT new International Development Policy
Clear alignment with DFAT's Gender Equality and women's empowerment strategy "Australia Awards - South Asia GEDSI Approach and Action Plan 2021-2022"
Clearly articulated outcomes
Plan to establish a small "Community of Practice" in an identified sector
Budget that justifies the planned outcome and offers value
Clearly outlined outputs/deliverables and a timeline that is realistic and practical
Clear outline of how the proposed activity will ensure Equal opportunity for people with disability; and/or reducing and/or removing barriers for people with Disability, marginalised and disenfranchised groups
Have clearly identified the activity's intended primary beneficiaries, providing estimates of numbers.

From the Website link will be given, please download and complete the relevant application form (provided for the individual or group applicants) and the required attachments.

The following attachments are required:
-- Individual/Group application Form and Attachments 1, 2, 3, 4
Convert the relevant documents (application plus attachments) into PDF file and upload it here.

It may take a minute or two to upload all the files.

Please note, individual alums or groups of up to five alumni are invited to apply for grant activity. The grant amount that can be provided for each activity will range from AUD $3,000 – $4,000 excluding VAT/TAX (depending on the activity).

* National Identity Card

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* Individual Or Group Application Form

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* Upload attachment 1: Grant Application Risk Assessment

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* Upload Attachment 2: Grant Application Certification

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* Upload Attachment 3: Grant Application Scholar/Alumni Member Details

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* Upload Attachment 4: Grant Budget Template

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Please answer the following brief questions about your grant application. Full details will be included in your grant application.

* Grant Project Title

* Provide total proposed budget not exceeding AUD $3,000 – $4000 . Figure must match with the total mentioned in application form Proposed Budget and and total in Attachment 4.

* Will you partner with any organisation or individual for this Grant?

I am applying for funding from some other sources, OR collaborating with another organisation

I am not applying for funding from some other sources, OR collaborating with another organisation

Before submitting, please take a moment to review this checklist. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the relevant Australia Awards country team at alumni@australiaawardsbangladesh.org

Individual alums or groups of up to five alumni are invited to apply for grant activity. The grant amount that can be provided for each activity will range from AUD $3,000 – $4,000 excluding VAT/TAX (depending on the activity).

1. I/We have read and understood the guidelines contained in

Website Link

2. I/We have read and understood the Financial Guidelines and Requirements

3. I/We have completed the Application Form fully

4. I/We have provided a clear description of how the Grant will assist the proposed activity and development of Bangladesh.

5. I/We have provided a detailed budget

6. I/We have a National Identity Card, or equivalent

Community Development Grant for the Australia Awards alumni from Bangladesh