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How to Apply

How to Apply

To apply for DSG project funding, please read the following information carefully before downloading and completing the application form.

  1. Consult the DSG Projects page for background information.
  2. Download and complete the application form
  3. Complete the form in English
  4. To be considered for funding, projects must be community-based, have strong, reliable leadership, and be run by an NGO
  5. The DSG does NOT fund day-to-day expenses such as, for example, food, medication, fuel, rent, salaries, school fees or uniforms, nor does the DSG provide support for the training of individuals
  6. Normally, projects that receive support are in the areas of education, health and income-generation
  7. Projects must be sustainable
  8. The DSG is unable to fund all applications
  9. The average grant is 5,000,000 TZS (500,000 – 9,000,000 TZS)
  10. DSG contributions will only be made after a visit to the project site by DSG members, and on the basis of pro-forma invoices
  11. The DSG is only able to confirm successful applications.  This will be done by 15 April
  12. Be sure to include the requested supporting information such as pro-forma invoices, where appropriate, and the financial plan
  13. Send the completed form, together with supporting information, as an e-mail attachment to projectsdsg@gmail.com.  Only if it is not possible to use email, mail it to the following address:

Chair of the DSG Projects Committee,
P.O. Box 23325,
Oyster Bay, Dar es Salaam

14. Applications for funding in 2012 must be received by end-of-day, 31 January, 2012