U.S. Embassy Praia Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program
Open. No close date is listed on Grants.gov; check the notice. Posted by U.S. Mission to Cape Verde, opportunity number AFPRA-20-04.
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Notice facts
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Cape Verde |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | AFPRA-20-04 |
| Assistance listing | 19.220 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Other |
| Posted | March 19, 2020 |
| Closes | not stated From the notice: Rolling Applications |
| Award range | $3,000 to $10,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 6 |
| Total program funding | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: 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 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that work directly with communities. Organizations must be… |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
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Summary from the notice
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. The SSH philosophy is to help communities help themselves. Projects submitted for SSH must align with one…
Official notice and documents
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