The U.S. Department of State, through its U.S. Embassy Luanda and the Bureau of African Affairs, is offering the 2022 Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund. This grass-roots grant assistance program enables U.S. Ambassadors to support small, community-based development projects. The primary purpose of this grant is to provide modest financial support that will positively impact local communities. The program’s core philosophy centers on empowering communities that are already prepared to help themselves, fostering self-reliance and sustainable local development initiatives. This funding opportunity aims to encourage community-led efforts that address specific local needs and contribute to overall community well-being.
Opportunity ID: 341115
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-ANGOLA-SSH-FY22-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund |
| 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: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.220 — Ambassadors’ Special Self Help Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 13, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $35,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All citizens of Angola representing a civilian, religious, social, community development, special interest, disability, or advocacy group or organization may request funding for a community activity. Groups must be registered with the proper authorities.The project must be submitted by an organized group who are motivated, have a real need, and have already successfully implemented projects in the community. The project should be feasible and based on the socio-economic context of the local community. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Angola |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Luanda of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of African Affairs is pleased to announce the availability of a funding opportunity through the 2022 Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund. The Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) program 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 ready to help themselves. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John T Belmear
Grantor Phone 244222641083 Email:LuandaGrants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-ANGOLA-SSH-FY22-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund |
| 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: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.220 — Ambassadors’ Special Self Help Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 13, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $35,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All citizens of Angola representing a civilian, religious, social, community development, special interest, disability, or advocacy group or organization may request funding for a community activity. Groups must be registered with the proper authorities.The project must be submitted by an organized group who are motivated, have a real need, and have already successfully implemented projects in the community. The project should be feasible and based on the socio-economic context of the local community. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Angola |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Luanda of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of African Affairs is pleased to announce the availability of a funding opportunity through the 2022 Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund. The Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) program 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 ready to help themselves. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John T Belmear
Grantor Phone 244222641083 Email:LuandaGrants@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 341115 Full Announcement-DOS-ANGOLA-SSH-FY22-01 NOFO -> DOS-ANGOLA-SSH-FY22-01 NOFO Portuguese.pdf
Folder 341115 Full Announcement-DOS-ANGOLA-SSH-FY22-01 NOFO -> DOS-ANGOLA-SSH-FY22-01 NOFO English.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | John T Belmear Grantor Phone 244222641083 Email: LuandaGrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.220 | DOS-ANGOLA-SSH-FY22-01 | Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund | PKG00274984 | Jun 14, 2022 | Jul 14, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
341115 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
341115 SF424A-1.0.pdf
341115 SF424B-1.1.pdf
341115 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
341115 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
341115 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
341115 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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