Deadline: 15 July 2018
The Embassy of the United States of America is seeking proposals for funding under the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund (SSH) to assist 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
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $10,000
- Total available funding: $50,000
- Anticipated program start date: September 2018
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
Completed proposals should be sent at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Mozambique
For more information, please visit U.S. Embassy in Mozambique.