Deadline: 27-Jun-25
The U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone is pleased to announce the applications for the Small Grants Program.
The purpose of this grant competition is to support grantees who are contributing to building the capacity of Sierra Leoneans in a way that strengthens connections with the United States and supports American priorities.
The goal is not to support one-off activities but to jump start programs that move Sierra Leone away from assistance and help create potential partners for American institutions and businesses. These programs should build the skills and knowledge of participants so that they can begin to move forward without further assistance or create networks or develop resources that enable other Sierra Leoneans to move forward independently.
Themes
- They will prioritize projects focusing on the following themes:
- Entrepreneurship, including Financial Literacy and Expanding Credit Access
- Academic Linkages
- Accountable and Transparent Governance
- Ending Discrimination and/or Violence against Women
- Combating Trafficking in Persons
- Fair Trade Promotion
- Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
Funding Information
- Total available funding: $30,000 pending availability of funds.
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $1500 to a maximum of $10,000
Duration
- Length of performance period: 1 to 12 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
- Public and private educational institutions
- Individuals
- Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone.