Deadline: 15 June 2019
The Embassy of the United States of America is seeking proposals for funding under the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Fund.
The SSH Fund assists Mozambican community organizations and groups to develop lasting, self-sustaining projects that benefit entire communities.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 06 to 12 months;
- Number of awards anticipated: Five awards (depending on amounts);
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $10,000;
- Total available funding: $50,000;
Eligibility Criteria
- SSH grants are intended to support local community organizations that are serving a grassroots need through projects that are community generated and implemented and include significant community contribution in cash, labor or materials.
- Organizations must be nonprofit.
- Funding request must range in cost from $1,000 to $10,000.
- The Organization must be legally registered.
Selection Criteria
Projects should:
- 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.
- Not exceed twelve months.
How to Apply
- Proposals may be submitted in English or Portuguese.
- Proposals must be submitted at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit https://mz.usembassy.gov/notice-of-funding-opportunity-u-s-ambassadors-special-self-help-fund-ssh/