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Find similar grantsThis program responds to requests from local communities through short-term and small-scale community-driven projects. Projects should address identified grassroots-level needs and/or support community self-reliance.
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U.S. Ambassador's Special Self-Help Small Grant Program is a grant from the U.S. Embassy in Zambia that funds small-scale community development projects led by Zambian community-based organizations. Awards range from ,000 to ,000, with up to four grants anticipated per cycle. Eligible areas include economic diversification, small business creation, youth and child development, and community-based natural resource management. Projects must be completed within ten months, benefit the greatest number of people possible, and demonstrate substantial community participation through labor, materials, land, or financial contributions. Only registered Zambian nonprofits — including CBOs, FBOs, and NGOs — are eligible; individuals and for-profit entities are not. Each community may only receive support once through this program.
U.S. Ambassador's Special Self-Help (SSH) Fund is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Lilongwe. This fund supports small, community-based development projects in Malawi that aim to improve basic economic and social conditions. Projects that increase fundamental education and marketable skills in the Malawian people or expand entrepreneurial knowledge and opportunity are encouraged, especially those addressing disadvantaged or marginalized populations. Projects for which women and girls are the primary beneficiaries are also encouraged. The fund has supported classroom blocks and school libraries in the past. While not exclusively for secondary school scholarships, education-focused projects for vulnerable children may be considered. Eligible applicants are Malawian civilian, religious, social, community development, special interest, disability, or advocacy groups or organizations.