Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund
Past Federal grant forecast Posted
- Opportunity number
- AFKIN-21-01
- Agency
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US Embassy Kinshasa
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications expected due
- Award size
- $3,000 to $9,000
Opportunity facts
- Expected posting
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Community Development
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Points of contact
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- Grace E Mbuyi kinshasasgp@state.gov +243812255872
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State US Embassy Kinshasa is soliciting applications for the Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund, a community development grant program under CFDA 19.220 with no specified application deadline in the posted materials.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating legally in-country, community-based organizations, and local educational and civic institutions. Award amounts range from approximately $3,200 to $37,481, with typical grants in the $6,000–$15,000 range; projects must be completed and serve the community within one year. Cost share is mandatory, evidenced by historical program data showing non-federal contributions of $2.4 million against $7.6 million in federal dollars obligated across 1,027 awards. Projects must demonstrate strong community involvement, self-sufficiency, and sustainability with clear achievable objectives within 12 months or less.
Fundable activities fall within four categories: education (increasing access and improving learning environments in Congolese schools); health (improvement of medical centers, community health and sanitation, and latrine construction); development (community water projects providing clean drinking water); and vocational training and income-generating activities benefiting the community. Projects supporting vulnerable populations—including women, people living with disabilities, victims of gender-based violence, orphans, homeless children, and minority groups—are particularly desirable. All activities must be community-initiated and self-sustaining.
The program operates through individual U.S. Embassy websites and grants.gov. Applicants should contact the U.S. Embassy Kinshasa directly for pre-application coordination, approval procedures, and current solicitation deadlines specific to this opportunity.
Forecast synopsis
The U.S. Embassy has provided small grants to local organizations for more than 20 years. These grants provide the capability to achieve targeted, small-scale goals that may not be included in larger foreign assistance programs. These funds are used to addresses health and development challenges and promotes increased economic opportunities in Africa.
Projects selected for funding must be completed and serve the community within one year. Selected projects must have strong community involvement with a substantial community benefit that is self-sustaining and ongoing. Projects to support vulnerable populations, including women, people living with disabilities, victims of gender-based violence, orphans and homeless children, etc., are particularly desirable.
Small Grants Program (SGP) activities can fall within one or more of the following categories:
(1) Education, focusing on increasing access to education and the improvement of the learning environment in reputable Congolese schools.
(2) Health, requests which focus on the improvement of medical centers, community health and sanitation, and construction of latrines.
(3) Development, for example community water projects that bring clean, safe drinking water to many people.
(4) Vocational training and income-generating activities that provide a benefit to the community. There is an emphasis on including vulnerable or at-risk populations among the intended beneficiaries, including people living with disabilities, orphaned and vulnerable children, and minority groups. Projects must be self- sufficient, sustainable, and have a clear objective that is achievable in one year or less.
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