Deadline: 31 December 2016
The US Embassy Nairobi is seeking applications for its Ambassador’s Self-Help Fund (SSHF) to provide small grants to registered self-help groups, youth groups, and community based organizations, and specific types of educational institutions and medical facilities.
The program’s objective is to assist groups in the development of projects that improve living conditions in their communities.
This Fund will not support the start of a project or activity, but may fund the expansion of an existing project.
Types of Project
- Kenyans with special needs
- Protection of the environment
- Water
- Income-generating activities
- Medical equipment
Funding Information
The Ambassador’s Self-Help Fund entertains proposals in the range of $1,000 to $10,000; however, the average grant awarded is $3,000 to $7,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants are Self-Help Groups that are registered through the District Gender and Social Development Office and should have been registered and working together successfully for at least two years before making application to the Ambassador’s Self-Help Fund.
- NGOs are not eligible for grants.
- The Ambassador’s Self-Help Fund does not support requests from individuals or for individual profit.
- This Fund will not support the start of a project or activity, but may fund the expansion of an existing project.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Country: Kenya
For more information, please download the PDF United States Embassy Nairobi.