The U.S. Department of State Bureau of African Affairs, via the U.S. Embassy Luanda, is offering the 2023 Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund. This grant is a vital grassroots assistance program empowering U.S. Ambassadors to directly support local community-based development projects through small, targeted grants. The core purpose of the Special Self-Help Program is to provide modest financial aid that can significantly impact local communities, addressing their specific needs and priorities. The SSH philosophy emphasizes supporting communities that are actively demonstrating initiative and readiness to help themselves. This initiative aims to foster sustainable local development by encouraging self-reliance and delivering tangible improvements through strategic financial investment in community-led efforts. This program truly helps communities build a better future.
Opportunity ID: 347411
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-ANGOLA-SSH-FY23-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.220 — Ambassadors’ Special Self Help Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $35,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Angolan NGOs and community groups. |
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 2023 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:
US Embassy Angola Grants Team
Pedro Tavares Phone 244 222 641 131 Email:LuandaGrants@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 347411 Full Announcement-Ambassador’s Special Self-Help -> 2023-04-06 SSH FY23 NOFO English_JD.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | US Embassy Angola Grants Team Pedro Tavares Phone 244 222 641 131 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-FY23-01 | Ambassadors Special Self-Help Fund | PKG00281077 | Apr 11, 2023 | Jun 20, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
347411 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
347411 SF424A-1.0.pdf
347411 SF424B-1.1.pdf
347411 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
347411 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
347411 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
347411 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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