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.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.