Embassy small grants
Our sources follow 2 embassy small-grant schemes for São Tomé and Príncipe: Australia Direct Aid Program (DAP); Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). 1 scheme has a call open or announced now. Amounts and dates below come from the calls we have recorded; the embassy's own page always has the current rules.
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) · Direct Aid Program
Programa de Ajuda Directa 2026_27 São Tomé Start a submission Preview the form Download preview form Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at midnight (end of day) 13 October 2026 (WEST). IMPORTANT:…
13 Oct 2026
12 days left
Australia's Direct Aid Program is a small-grants fund managed by Australian embassies and high commissions for community projects. Rounds are opened per post on the SmartyGrants portal.
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
13 Oct 202612 days left
Run by Canadian embassies and high commissions, CFLI funds small projects designed and carried out by local organisations. Each post publishes its own call, priorities and deadline on Global Affairs Canada's site, usually once a year.
Most schemes open once a year and give a few weeks to apply. Prepare your registration documents and a short project idea now, read embassy small grants explained, and create a free profile to have open calls screened for your organisation.
