Deadline: 1 April 2019
The U.S. Embassy Gaborone, Botswana has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out projects through the Ambassador’s Special Self Help (ASSH) Small Grants Program.
ASSH program is a grass-roots grant assistance program that funds grants for small development activities that generate public awareness of U.S. foreign assistance efforts but that fall outside the structure of other established U.S. assistance projects. The program is intended to be flexible and allow the Ambassador to respond directly to requests from local communities for assistance with small community projects that have immediate impact, and further mission policies and objectives. Equally important, the Special Self-Help program is structured to encourage communities to be self-reliant and undertake similar activities on their own in the future.
Priorities
Projects must align with one or more U.S. Embassy priority:
- Community-based natural resource management
- Economic diversification, including small business creation and income generation
- Generate sustainable income and employment opportunities in local communities. Advance economic diversification at the grassroots level. Encourage use of local natural resources for income generation. Promote a culture of entrepreneurship. Improve basic economic or living conditions of a community.
- Social services to assist disadvantaged populations
- Assist populations which may be disadvantaged or at-risk on a temporary or chronic basis, including people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, the elderly and female heads of household.
- Youth and child development
- Assist youth to gain knowledge and tools to live positively, set life goals and enhance their own health, safety and security. Create opportunities for youth, including employment.
Participants and Audiences
All applicants must be registered Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) and have been in operation for at least one year to be eligible for funding. Proposals are welcome from Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Faith Based Organizations (FBOs), and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that work directly with communities. Organizations with currently running projects may apply as long as they justify the need for more resources in new directions.
Funding Information
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $25,000
- Anticipated project start date: October 1, 2019
- Length of performance period: One (1) year
Eligible Applicants
- The Ambassador’s Special Self Help Program will only accept proposals from
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including civil society/non-governmental organizations.
- Established, registered grassroots community-based organizations (CBOs) and Faith Based Organizations (FBOs).
- For-profit, commercial entities and individuals are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Complete proposals can be emailed at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Botswana
For more information, please visit https://bw.usembassy.gov/our-relationship/self-help-grants/