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U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund 2024 (Mozambique)

Deadline: 30-May-24

The Embassy of the United States of America in Mozambique welcomes the submission of proposals for funding under the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Fund which assists Mozambican community organizations and groups to develop lasting, self-sustaining projects that benefit entire communities.

In Mozambique, the Ambassadors’ Special Self-Help (SSH) program began in 1988 and allows the Embassy to respond to local requests for small community-based development projects. The SSH program received $2 million in 2022 from African Regional Economic Support Funds to support projects throughout Africa.

Objectives
  • Foster community self-reliance;
  • Have community participation and contribution – volunteer time and labor, donated land, equipment and materials – and the U.S. contribution must be on a one-time basis only;
  • Improve basic economic or social conditions at the local community or village level;
  • Be viable and sustainable in terms of finance, personnel support, necessary expertise and services;
  • Respect environmental norms for small projects; the proposed activity will not adversely affect protected or other sensitive environmental areas nor jeopardize threatened and endangered species and their habitat; and
  • Not exceed twelve months in duration.
Funding Information
  • Estimated Total Program Funding: $80,000
  • Award Ceiling: $10,000
  • Award Floor: $1,000
Eligibility Criteria
  • The following organizations are eligible to apply:
    • Not-for-profit organizations that are registered in Mozambique, including civil society/non-governmental organizations.
    • Established, registered grassroots community-based organizations (CBOs) and Faith Based Organizations (FBOs) registered in Mozambique.
Ineligibility Criteria
  • For-profit, commercial entities and individuals are not eligible to apply.

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