How to Apply

We are currently seeking new applications from craft based enterprises looking for business development and capacity building support.

The following steps will guide you through the application process.

Step I
Fill in the Preliminary Assessment Form [PAF] - It functions as the application form and also provides us information to better understand your organization. You can submit the Preliminary Assessment Form (PAF) online, or download the PAF and mail the completed form at our office address.

Step II
AIACA recommendation - Based on the PAF, AIACA recommends a way forward determining the mode of intervention.

Step III
Diagnostic Study - For interventions through long and short term consulting, an initial diagnostic study of the enterprise is conducted which determine key areas of concern and the scope of intervention. At this stage, the applicant enterprise is expected to share with AIACA the travel and boarding expenses of our staff members (usually 2), conducting the diagnostic study.

Step IV
Action Plan - Based on the diagnostic study an Action Plan is drawn up highlighting the key areas of support required by the organization, detailing the timelines and cost involved for each intervention. Once this Action Plan is agreed upon by both the applicant and AIACA, an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) is signed to begin the implementation of various support activities.

Step V
Implementation of support activities - The implementation is conducted both through AIACA staff as well as consultants who have expertise in different functions. The applicant enterprise needs to report regularly on the activity progress.

The process can be summed up as follows:

Please write to us for any queries regarding the application process at: contactesp@aiacaonline.org