Deadline: 02-May-24
The Political and Economic Section of the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon, announces an open competition for local organizations to submit applications under the FY 2023 Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund program.
Proposals should target community projects that address the improvement of people’s conditions in all ten regions of Cameroon. Proposals can address one or more of the following areas: Social Services (education, health, vocational training, and local development-bridges); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH); Income Generating Activities, and Environment and Agriculture.
Funding Information
- Award Ceiling: $10,000
- Award Floor: $3,000
Eligibility Criteria
- The Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund is limited to locally registered Community Based Organizations (CBOs), associations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with at least two years of experience working in Cameroon.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Recipients of two previous years’ Self-Help Fund grants are not eligible for the current year’s funds, which is the 3rd consecutive year.
- Organizations and entities with a prior history of poor performance of US government grants are ineligible to apply for funding.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.