Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund

About this grant

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 commu Grant Number: AFKIN-21-01. Expected awards: 15.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Check official grant listing for detailed eligibility requirements

What the funding covers

• Award Range: $3K to $9K
• Expected Number of Awards: 15
• Total Program Funding: $75K

How to apply

1. 1Check eligibility: Confirm your organization type (e.g., nonprofit, state government), project alignment, and deadlines from the opportunity synopsis.
2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: AFKIN-21-01
7. 7Posted: 2021-06-07

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