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

Department of State

Description

The U.S. Embassy Praia is offering funding through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program (SSH) for small community-based development projects in Cabo Verde. The aim is to support local initiatives that align with U.S. Embassy priorities, such as economic diversification, women's entrepreneurship, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and more. Projects must empower communities by generating sustainable income, promoting entrepreneurship, or improving living conditions. Applica…

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 a…

Source

Grant ID

AFPRA-20-04

Agency

Department of State

Subcategory/Subagency

U.S. Mission to Cape Verde

Key Dates

Solicitation Posted

March 19, 2020

Eligibility

The following categories of applicants are invited to apply:

  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Eligibility Information
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 a…
Awards & Funding

Award Ceiling

$10,000

Award Floor

$3,000

Funding Amount

Discretionary

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