Deadline: 5-Jul-21
The U.S. Embassy in Bamako, Mali, announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out projects through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Small Grants Program.
Purpose of Small Grants
The Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program is a grassroots grant assistance program that allows U.S. embassies to support local requests for small community-based development projects. The purpose of the SSH Program is to support communities through modest grants that will have a positive impact on local communities. Equally important, the SSH Program is structured to encourage communities to be self-reliant and undertake similar community development activities in the future.
Federal Award Information
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $10,000
- Type of Funding: Economic Support Funds
- Length of performance period: Up to one (1) year
- Number of awards anticipated: Up to ten (10) awards (dependent on amounts)
- Anticipated programs start date: November 1, 2021
Participants and Audiences
- All participants 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, faith-based organizations, and non-governmental organizations that work directly with communities.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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 and faith-based organization.
- For-profit commercial entities and individuals are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit https://ml.usembassy.gov/notice-of-funding-opportunity/