Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund (Sao Tome and Principe)
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DOS-STP-SSH-FY24-01
- Agency
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US Embassy Luanda
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $2,000 to $10,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Community Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Other
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Individuals
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State seeks applications for community development projects in Sao Tome and Principe through the Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund. Administered by the U.S. Embassy in Luanda, eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, community groups, and individuals proposing projects up to $10,000 addressing needs like water, sanitation, or vulnerable populations. Applications are due by June 30, 2024 and awards will be announced by August 1, 2024 for projects demonstrating community support and involvement to be completed within one year.
A total of $30,000 is available to fund 4 to 10 grants ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 each to support projects that improve basic economic or social conditions in Sao Tome and Principe. Funded through CFDA #19.220, the Ambassadors' Special Self-Help Fund aims to assist local communities in developing sustainable, high-impact initiatives with at least 10% community contribution of total project costs.
Synopsis
The U.S. Embassy Luanda is pleased to announce the availability of a funding opportunity through the 2024 Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund. The Ambassador's Special Self-Help (SSH) program is a grass-roots grant assistance program that allows U.S. Ambassadors to support local requests for small community-based development projects. The purpose of the Special Self-Help Program is to support communities through modest grants that will positively impact local communities. The SSH philosophy is to help communities ready to help themselves.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SSH 24 STP NOFO Portuguese.docx | DOCX document | |
| SSH 24 STP NOFO English.docx | DOCX document |
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