Ambassadorмs Special Self-Help Program

Post Date

March 10th 2016

Application Due Date

April 9th 2016

Funding Opportunity Number

DOS-COG-SSHF-ECON-FY16

CFDA Number(s)

19.700

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Other

To improve the basic economic and social conditions of the village or community

Number of Awards

10

Eligibility Categories

Other

The project initiative should come primarily from community action, but it can be sponsored and assisted by institutions, associations, government, or other sources outside the community. Projects must involve a self-help contribution of labor, material, and/or money freely given by members of the local community

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $75000

• Award Range:

  $3000 - $10000

Grant Description

The U.S. Ambassadorмs Special Self-Help Program assists community-based, community-run projects in the local communities of the Republic of Congo. The goal of the Self-Help Program is to improve the basic economic and social conditions of the village or community and should benefit the greatest number of people possible. The project initiative should come primarily from community action, but it can be sponsored and assisted by institutions, associations, government, or other sources outside the community. Projects must involve a self-help contribution of labor, material, and/or money freely given by members of the local community. The community must be able to operate and maintain the project over its intended life. The U.S. Government's support for the project must be a one-time-only contribution. Projects must be completed within one year. Preference will be given to organizations which have established relationships with the private sector, NGOs or government bodies and demonstrate sustainability and a clear way to scale up activities. In the past year, the Self-Help program awarded eight grants at an average of US$6,800 with a one-year implementation period. Applicants will be assessed on standard criteria that include, but are not limited to, feasibility of proposed project, sound financial and management controls, a level of sustainability, and appropriate community ties. For more information on the program and how to apply, please contact Congogrants@state.gov

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of State

• Office:

  US Mission Republic of the Congo_Brazzaville

• Agency Contact:

  Keshav Gopinath or Landry Koufoundila
  Economic Section
  Phone +242-06-612-2000

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Grants email

• Agency Email Address:

  Congogrants@state.gov

• More Information:

  U.S. Embassy Brazzaville website