Deadline: 17-Aug-21
U.S. Embassy Kigali and the U.S. Department of State announce an open competition: The Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program, for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to support their local communities.
The Program is a small grants program that seeks to sustainably reduce poverty and hunger in sub-Saharan Africa. These small community development efforts promote self-reliance through significant local contributions and sustainability requirements. Over the last nine years, the State Department has provided $2 million each year to support SSH projects in 47 countries across the continent.
Program Objectives
- Provide assistive services to people with disabilities
- Increase access to clean water
- Strengthen income-generating activities through innovative products (either high-tech or low-tech) or linking into value chains
- Length of performance period: 12 months
- Number of awards anticipated: Approximately 5-6 awards (dependent on amounts)
- Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $15,000
- Total available funding: Depending on the availability of funds
- Type of Funding: FY20/21 Economic Support Funds under the Foreign Assistance Act
- Anticipated program start date: September 30, 2021
- This grant opportunity is open only to cooperatives that are registered with the Rwanda Cooperative Agency or non-governmental organizations that are registered with the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB).
- Projects must be led by members of the local community. Projects must benefit a large group of people rather than only a few individuals. For example, a rainwater catchment system at a school is eligible, while one at a home is not.
- Organizations comprised of and supporting people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
- Cooperatives that are registered with the Rwanda Cooperative Agency
- Nongovernmental organizations that are registered with the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB)
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=334233