U.S. Embassy Praia Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program

About this grant

U.S. Embassy Praia welcomes the submission of project applications for funding through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program (SSH). If interested, please carefully review the instructions below. The SSH 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.&nb Grant Number: AFPRA-20-04. Expected awards: 6.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• An SSH project must be submitted by an organized group that is motivated, has identified a real need, and has already successfully implemented projects in the community. The project should be feasible and based on the socio-economic context of the local community. Organizational Requirements: All applicants must be registered Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs). We welcome proposals from Community and
• Grant Number: AFPRA-20-04

What the funding covers

• Award Range: $3,000 to $10,000
• Expected Number of Awards: 6

How to apply

1. 1Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
2. 2Grant Number: AFPRA-20-04
3. 3Posted: 2020-03-19

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