Small Activities Scheme

Funding Options for Adaptation

Small Activities Scheme
Funding Source	Bilateral banks (AusAID)
Focal Sector/s	All
Nature of disbursement	Grant
Cofinancing
Eligible Region	Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States
Summary Note	The Small Activities Scheme aims to contribute to poverty reduction through small-scale interventions at community level, especially in nationally recognised poverty stricken areas. It is a flexible grants program enabling quick and effective disbursement in rural and poorer areas. The SAS is normally administered by the resident AusAID officer at the Australian Embassy or High Commission.
Examples	Small grant schemes in Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa, Tonga and Solomon Islands provide funds for community generated climate change adaptation projects. In Tonga, Samoa and Vanuatu, communities have increased their water storage capacity by constructing rainwater tanks. On the drought prone island of Aniwa in Vanuatu, communities have built small solar desalination stills capable of producing enough fresh water for drinking.
Contact details for further information
Relevant websites	AusAID webpage on adaptation