This grant, offered by the U.S. Embassy Kigali and the U.S. Department of State, aims to support local communities by funding programs in key development areas. Organizations are invited to apply for initiatives focused on providing essential assistive services to people with disabilities, thereby enhancing their quality of life and inclusion. Another crucial objective is improving access to clean and safe water resources, addressing fundamental public health needs. Furthermore, the fund seeks to strengthen income-generating activities through the adoption of innovative products, both high-tech and low-tech, or by adding value to existing products, fostering economic empowerment and sustainable growth within communities.
Opportunity ID: 334233
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-RWANDA-PE-2021-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund (ASSHF) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.220 — Ambassadors’ Special Self Help Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This grant opportunity is open only to cooperatives that are registered with the Rwanda Cooperative Agency (RCA) or non-governmental organizations that are registered with the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Rwanda |
| Description: |
U.S. Embassy Kigali and the U.S. Department of State announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to support their local communities by 1) providing assistive services to people with disabilities, 2) improving access to clean water, or 3) strengthening income-generating activities by using innovative products (high-tech or low-tech) or adding value to products. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Political/Economic Grants Inbox
Email:KigaliASGP@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 334233 Full Announcement-Rwanda ASSHF NOFO -> NOFO for ASSHF 2021_Final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Political/Economic Grants Inbox Email: KigaliASGP@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.220 | PKG00267817 | Jun 18, 2021 | Aug 17, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
334233 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
334233 SF424A-1.0.pdf
334233 SF424B-1.1.pdf
334233 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
334233 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
334233 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
334233 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf