Deadline: 30 April 2017
The U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria is seeking applications for its United States Ambassador’s Small Grants program (ASG) to provide one-time small grants to community development programs that improve the socio-economic wellbeing and/or health of the community.
The ASG Program is designed to support communities help themselves.
Funding under the ASG Program is largely provided by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and by the U.S. Department of State Self-Help.
Under the ASG, projects must originate in the community, and the community members need to make significant contributions to the success of the project, such as land, labor, funds, materials, ongoing supervision, and other resources.
Funding Information
American contribution to any one project ranges from $3,000 to $10,000. Smaller requests are also welcome.
Funding Categories
- Projects that target care for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS and other vulnerable children
- Projects that promote human rights for key populations
- Projects that support community development in the larger community
General Instructions
- Applicants interested in projects that promote human rights for key populations, please go to “Form C” available on the website to download the grant application packet.
- Applicants interested in projects that specifically target care for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS and other vulnerable children, please go to “Form B” available on the website to download the grant application packet.
- Applicants interested in community development programs in the larger community, please go to “Form A” available on the website to download the grant application packet.
How to Apply
Applicants can download the application forms and submit the hard copy at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Nigeria
For more information, please visit United States Ambassador’s Small Grants Program.