Australia continues to support the social and economic development of Samoan communities through its Direct Aid Programme (D.A.P), a small grants programme.
At a Signing Ceremony that took place at the Australian High Commission this week, more than $300,000 was made available to twelve successful grant applicants from around Upolu and Savaii.
The grant recipients are community groups at the grassroots level that sought assistance to reduce economic and social hardships.
The funds approved for each successful application in this round of grants range from more than $20,000 to $60,000.
The Australian High Commissioner, Sue Langford stated at the Signing Ceremony how pleased she was to be providing this supplementary funding directly to the communities.
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“I am very happy to further support Samoa’s communities in areas of education and community development.”
High Commissioner Langford emphasised the importance of supporting areas such as education as “good education and good grounding for young Samoans will lead to good choices in careers and the future.”
The majority of recipients for this round are Preschool and Primary schools.
The twelve recipients for this D.A.P round are:
1. Taeaoaena Methodist Preschool, Sataua Savaii – provision of desks, chairs, reading books and IT equipment
2. ABC Academy, Asau Savaii – provision of desks & chairs, floor tiles, upgrading of classrooms
3. Pu’apu’a Preschool, Pu’apu’a Savaii – provision for school building, fence, reading books and resources
4. Vailele Learning Centre – 40’ container converted into a reading lab
5. Tufutafoe Primary School – building project (School Canteen), desks and chairs 6. Tafua-tai Primary School, Savaii – upgrade of library facility and materials
7. Saasaai Preschool, Savaii – playground equipment
8. Auala EFKS Preschool, Auala Savaii – Security fence and playground equipment 9. Aopo Primary School – Lawn mowing project
10. Samauga & Lefagaoalii Primary School – weed cutters for school grounds 11. Saasaai Primary School – school desks and chairs
12. Safune Primary School – upgrade of toilet facilities.
The Direct Aid Program (D.A.P) is an integral part of Australia’s overseas development contribution. The purpose of D.A.P is to provide small grants to enable short term, small scale development activities/projects.
Activities or projects that can be considered for funding include projects that alleviate poverty and disadvantage, community health projects, projects targeting schools/education, small scale infrastructure projects, and rural development & environment projects.
D.A.P application forms and guidelines are available from the reception of the Australian High Commission.
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