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The U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) program is a grass-roots assistance program that allows U.S. embassies to respond quickly to local requests for small community-based development projects. This Self-Help fund provides small, short-term grants (one year) to community groups that are working to improve the basic economic and social conditions of their villages or communities. The fund provides grants for activities such as construction of classrooms, construction of ventilated pit latrines, construction of community centers and health clinics, boreholes for access to clean water, school equipment and supplies, medical equipment, solar heating and agricultural kits, among others listed in our guidelines.U.S Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund is subject to the availability of funds. There is a requirement for cost sharing, matching, or cost participation (e.g. material and/or labor) of 10%.
Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-MSU-SSH-FY20. Assistance Listing: 19.700. Funding Instrument: G. Category: CD. Award Amount: $3K – $10K per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). Schools, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Community Based Organizations (CBOs), or Faith Based Organizations (FBOs) that support community-based initiatives. Cost sharing or matching funds are required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $3K – $10K per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 31, 2020, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Yes — U.S. Ambassador's Special Self Help Fund 2020 is offered by U.S. Mission to Lesotho and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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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.
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