The U.S. Embassy Yaounde’s Special Self-Help Grant Program in the Republic of Cameroon supports community-based projects aimed at enhancing economic and social conditions within local villages. Projects should involve contributions from the community and be sustainable in the long term. Grants are one-time contributions with an average award of US$7,600 and a one-year implementation period. Criteria for selection include project feasibility, financial controls, sustainability, and community involvement. Applicants must demonstrate scalability and sustainability. For more details and application inquiries, reach out to grantsyaounde@state.gov. Application deadline: April 30, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 282145
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AFYDE-SSH-GR-POLECON-2016 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 11, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 11, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $60,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The project initiative should come primarily from community action, but it can be sponsored and assisted by institutions, associations, government, or other sources outside the community. Projects must involve a self-help contribution of labor, material, and/or money freely given by members of the local community. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Cameroon |
| Description: | The U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program assists community-based, community-run projects in the local communities of the Republic of Cameroon. The goal of the Self-Help Program is to improve the basic economic and social conditions of the village or community and should benefit the greatest number of people possible. The project initiative should come primarily from community action, but it can be sponsored and assisted by institutions, associations, government, or other sources outside the community. Projects must involve a self-help contribution of labor, material, and/or money freely given by members of the local community. The community must be able to operate and maintain the project over its intended life. The U.S. Government’s support for the project must be a one-time-only contribution. Projects must be completed within one year. Preference will be given to organizations that can demonstrate sustainability and a clear way to scale up activities. In the past year, the Self-Help program awarded eight grants at an average of US$ 7,600 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 grantsyaounde@state.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Cameroon |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lucresse Rachelle Ngum
Grants Administrator Phone 237 2222-01500 extension 4171 Email:NgumLR@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Annual opportunity # update | Mar 11, 2016 | |
| website update | Mar 11, 2016 | |
| Mar 11, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AFYDE-SSH-GR-POLECON-2016 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 11, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 11, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $60,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The project initiative should come primarily from community action, but it can be sponsored and assisted by institutions, associations, government, or other sources outside the community. Projects must involve a self-help contribution of labor, material, and/or money freely given by members of the local community. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Cameroon |
| Description: | The U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program assists community-based, community-run projects in the local communities of the Republic of Cameroon. The goal of the Self-Help Program is to improve the basic economic and social conditions of the village or community and should benefit the greatest number of people possible. The project initiative should come primarily from community action, but it can be sponsored and assisted by institutions, associations, government, or other sources outside the community. Projects must involve a self-help contribution of labor, material, and/or money freely given by members of the local community. The community must be able to operate and maintain the project over its intended life. The U.S. Government’s support for the project must be a one-time-only contribution. Projects must be completed within one year. Preference will be given to organizations that can demonstrate sustainability and a clear way to scale up activities. In the past year, the Self-Help program awarded eight grants at an average of US$ 7,600 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 grantsyaounde@state.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Cameroon |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lucresse Rachelle Ngum
Grants Administrator Phone 237 2222-01500 extension 4171 Email:NgumLR@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AFYDE-SSH-GR-001-POLECON-2016 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP PROGRAM |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 11, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $60,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The project initiative should come primarily from community action, but it can be sponsored and assisted by institutions, associations, government, or other sources outside the community. Projects must involve a self-help contribution of labor, material, and/or money freely given by members of the local community. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Cameroon |
| Description: | The U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program assists community-based, community-run projects in the local communities of the Republic of Cameroon. The goal of the Self-Help Program is to improve the basic economic and social conditions of the village or community and should benefit the greatest number of people possible. The project initiative should come primarily from community action, but it can be sponsored and assisted by institutions, associations, government, or other sources outside the community. Projects must involve a self-help contribution of labor, material, and/or money freely given by members of the local community. The community must be able to operate and maintain the project over its intended life. The U.S. Government’s support for the project must be a one-time-only contribution. Projects must be completed within one year. Preference will be given to organizations that can demonstrate sustainability and a clear way to scale up activities. In the past year, the Self-Help program awarded eight grants at an average of US$ 7,600 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 grantsyaounde@state.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Cameroon |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lucresse Rachelle Ngum
Grants Administrator Phone 237 2222-01500 extension 4171 Email:NgumLR@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AFYDE-SSH-GR-001-POLECON-2016 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP PROGRAM |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 11, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $60,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The project initiative should come primarily from community action, but it can be sponsored and assisted by institutions, associations, government, or other sources outside the community. Projects must involve a self-help contribution of labor, material, and/or money freely given by members of the local community. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Cameroon |
| Description: | The U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program assists community-based, community-run projects in the local communities of the Republic of Cameroon. The goal of the Self-Help Program is to improve the basic economic and social conditions of the village or community and should benefit the greatest number of people possible. The project initiative should come primarily from community action, but it can be sponsored and assisted by institutions, associations, government, or other sources outside the community. Projects must involve a self-help contribution of labor, material, and/or money freely given by members of the local community. The community must be able to operate and maintain the project over its intended life. The U.S. Government’s support for the project must be a one-time-only contribution. Projects must be completed within one year. Preference will be given to organizations that can demonstrate sustainability and a clear way to scale up activities. In the past year, the Self-Help program awarded eight grants at an average of US$ 7,600 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 grantsyaounde@state.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Cameroon |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lucresse Rachelle Ngum
Grants Administrator Phone 237 2222-01500 extension 4171 Email:NgumLR@state.gov |
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