The U.S. Embassy Special Self-Help Program in South Africa provides funding to community-based projects aimed at improving economic and social conditions. Priority is given to initiatives promoting economic empowerment, job skills training, and youth leadership, especially for young women. Preference is also given to projects fostering skills development, innovation, and economic integration. Grant recipients must demonstrate sustainability and partnerships with private sector, NGOs, or government entities. Projects should align with U.S. Mission objectives and have a clear plan for scalability. Organizations must be registered non-profits operational for at least two years to be eligible. Grant amounts average US$14,000 with a one-year implementation period.
Opportunity ID: 281111
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SSH169876 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP PROGRAM |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 22, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 31, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 07, 2016 due to few submissions community grants has decided to extend the deadline to April 7th 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 07, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Organizations need to be registered non-profit organizations in operation for at least two years in order to be eligible to apply. Applicants will be assessed on standard criteria which include, but are not limited to, feasibility of proposed project, alignment with U.S. Ambassador’s areas of focus, sound financial and management controls, a level of sustainability and appropriate community and South African Government linkages |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to South Africa |
| Description: | The U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program assists community-based, community-run projects in the local communities of South Africa. The goal of the Self-Help Program is to improve the basic economic and social conditions of the community or village. This year the focus is on funding projects which promote economic empowerment, including income generating activities and job skills training; and youth leadership development with a particular emphasis on young women and girls (aged 15-24). Preference will be given to organizations which have established relationships with the private sector, NGOs or government bodies and demonstrate sustainability and a clear way to scale up activities. Proposals which complement U.S. Mission objectives of improving the quality of skills development and innovation and increasing economic integration will also receive preference. After the US grant money is used, the project must be able to continue operating on its own or with help from the community. In the past year, the Self-Help program awarded five grants at an average of US$14,000 with a one-year implementation period. These grants are being used to fund activities such as veterinary technician training, youth entrepreneur workshops and computer skills training. Organizations need to be registered non-profit organizations in operation for at least two years in order to be eligible to apply. Applicants will be assessed on standard criteria which include, but are not limited to, feasibility of proposed project, alignment with U.S. Ambassador’s areas of focus, sound financial and management controls, a level of sustainability and appropriate community and South African Government linkages. For more information on the program and how to apply, please click on the link under Additional Information URL. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP PROGRAM |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mihlali Mlonyeni
Community Grants Phone 0112903043 Email:MlonyeniM@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| due to few submissions community grants has decided to extend the deadline to April 7th 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | |
| due to few submissions community grants has decided to extend the deadline to April 7th 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | |
| changes in contact information | Mar 31, 2016 | |
| TEXT DESCRIPTION | Mar 11, 2016 | |
| Jan 22, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SSH169876 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP PROGRAM |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 22, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 31, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 07, 2016 due to few submissions community grants has decided to extend the deadline to April 7th 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 07, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Organizations need to be registered non-profit organizations in operation for at least two years in order to be eligible to apply. Applicants will be assessed on standard criteria which include, but are not limited to, feasibility of proposed project, alignment with U.S. Ambassador’s areas of focus, sound financial and management controls, a level of sustainability and appropriate community and South African Government linkages |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to South Africa |
| Description: | The U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program assists community-based, community-run projects in the local communities of South Africa. The goal of the Self-Help Program is to improve the basic economic and social conditions of the community or village. This year the focus is on funding projects which promote economic empowerment, including income generating activities and job skills training; and youth leadership development with a particular emphasis on young women and girls (aged 15-24). Preference will be given to organizations which have established relationships with the private sector, NGOs or government bodies and demonstrate sustainability and a clear way to scale up activities. Proposals which complement U.S. Mission objectives of improving the quality of skills development and innovation and increasing economic integration will also receive preference. After the US grant money is used, the project must be able to continue operating on its own or with help from the community. In the past year, the Self-Help program awarded five grants at an average of US$14,000 with a one-year implementation period. These grants are being used to fund activities such as veterinary technician training, youth entrepreneur workshops and computer skills training. Organizations need to be registered non-profit organizations in operation for at least two years in order to be eligible to apply. Applicants will be assessed on standard criteria which include, but are not limited to, feasibility of proposed project, alignment with U.S. Ambassador’s areas of focus, sound financial and management controls, a level of sustainability and appropriate community and South African Government linkages. For more information on the program and how to apply, please click on the link under Additional Information URL. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP PROGRAM |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mihlali Mlonyeni
Community Grants Phone 0112903043 Email:MlonyeniM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SSH169876 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP PROGRAM |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 31, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Organizations need to be registered non-profit organizations in operation for at least two years in order to be eligible to apply. Applicants will be assessed on standard criteria which include, but are not limited to, feasibility of proposed project, alignment with U.S. Ambassador’s areas of focus, sound financial and management controls, a level of sustainability and appropriate community and South African Government linkages |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to South Africa |
| Description: | The U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program assists community-based, community-run projects in the local communities of South Africa. The goal of the Self-Help Program is to improve the basic economic and social conditions of the community or village. This year the focus is on funding projects which promote economic empowerment, including income generating activities and job skills training; and youth leadership development with a particular emphasis on young women and girls (aged 15-24). Preference will be given to organizations which have established relationships with the private sector, NGOs or government bodies and demonstrate sustainability and a clear way to scale up activities. Proposals which complement U.S. Mission objectives of improving the quality of skills development and innovation and increasing economic integration will also receive preference. After the US grant money is used, the project must be able to continue operating on its own or with help from the community. In the past year, the Self-Help program awarded five grants at an average of US$14,000 with a one-year implementation period. These grants are being used to fund activities such as veterinary technician training, youth entrepreneur workshops and computer skills training. Organizations need to be registered non-profit organizations in operation for at least two years in order to be eligible to apply. Applicants will be assessed on standard criteria which include, but are not limited to, feasibility of proposed project, alignment with U.S. Ambassador’s areas of focus, sound financial and management controls, a level of sustainability and appropriate community and South African Government linkages. For more information on the program and how to apply, please click on the link under Additional Information URL. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP PROGRAM |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mihlali Mlonyeni
Community Grants Phone 0112903043 Email:MlonyeniM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SSH169876 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP PROGRAM |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 31, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Organizations need to be registered non-profit organizations in operation for at least two years in order to be eligible to apply. Applicants will be assessed on standard criteria which include, but are not limited to, feasibility of proposed project, alignment with U.S. Ambassador’s areas of focus, sound financial and management controls, a level of sustainability and appropriate community and South African Government linkages |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to South Africa |
| Description: | The U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program assists community-based, community-run projects in the local communities of South Africa. The goal of the Self-Help Program is to improve the basic economic and social conditions of the community or village. This year the focus is on funding projects which promote economic empowerment, including income generating activities and job skills training; and youth leadership development with a particular emphasis on young women and girls (aged 15-24). Preference will be given to organizations which have established relationships with the private sector, NGOs or government bodies and demonstrate sustainability and a clear way to scale up activities. Proposals which complement U.S. Mission objectives of improving the quality of skills development and innovation and increasing economic integration will also receive preference. After the US grant money is used, the project must be able to continue operating on its own or with help from the community. In the past year, the Self-Help program awarded five grants at an average of US$14,000 with a one-year implementation period. These grants are being used to fund activities such as veterinary technician training, youth entrepreneur workshops and computer skills training. Organizations need to be registered non-profit organizations in operation for at least two years in order to be eligible to apply. Applicants will be assessed on standard criteria which include, but are not limited to, feasibility of proposed project, alignment with U.S. Ambassador’s areas of focus, sound financial and management controls, a level of sustainability and appropriate community and South African Government linkages. For more information on the program and how to apply, please click on the link under Additional Information URL. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP PROGRAM |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mihlali Mlonyeni
Community Grants Phone 0112903043 Email:MlonyeniM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SSH169876 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP PROGRAM |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 11, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Organizations need to be registered non-profit organizations in operation for at least two years in order to be eligible to apply. Applicants will be assessed on standard criteria which include, but are not limited to, feasibility of proposed project, alignment with U.S. Ambassador’s areas of focus, sound financial and management controls, a level of sustainability and appropriate community and South African Government linkages |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to South Africa |
| Description: | The U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program assists community-based, community-run projects in the local communities of South Africa. The goal of the Self-Help Program is to improve the basic economic and social conditions of the community or village. This year the focus is on funding projects which promote economic empowerment, including income generating activities and job skills training; and youth leadership development with a particular emphasis on young women and girls (aged 15-24). Preference will be given to organizations which have established relationships with the private sector, NGOs or government bodies and demonstrate sustainability and a clear way to scale up activities. Proposals which complement U.S. Mission objectives of improving the quality of skills development and innovation and increasing economic integration will also receive preference. After the US grant money is used, the project must be able to continue operating on its own or with help from the community. In the past year, the Self-Help program awarded five grants at an average of US$14,000 with a one-year implementation period. These grants are being used to fund activities such as veterinary technician training, youth entrepreneur workshops and computer skills training. Organizations need to be registered non-profit organizations in operation for at least two years in order to be eligible to apply. Applicants will be assessed on standard criteria which include, but are not limited to, feasibility of proposed project, alignment with U.S. Ambassador’s areas of focus, sound financial and management controls, a level of sustainability and appropriate community and South African Government linkages. For more information on the program and how to apply, please click on the link under Additional Information URL. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP PROGRAM |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mihlali Mlonyeni
Community Grants Program Assistant Phone 0112903043 Email:MlonyeniM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SSH169876 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP PROGRAM |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 22, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Organizations need to be registered non-profit organizations in operation for at least two years in order to be eligible to apply. Applicants will be assessed on standard criteria which include, but are not limited to, feasibility of proposed project, alignment with U.S. Ambassador’s areas of focus, sound financial and management controls, a level of sustainability and appropriate community and South African Government linkages |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to South Africa |
| Description: | The U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program assists community-based, community-run projects in the local communities of South Africa. The goal of the Self-Help Program is to improve the basic economic and social conditions of the community or village.
This year the focus is on funding projects which promote economic empowerment, including income generating activities and job skills training; and youth leadership development with a particular emphasis on young women and girls (aged 15-24). Preference will be given to organizations which have established relationships with the private sector, NGOs or government bodies and demonstrate sustainability and a clear way to scale up activities. Proposals which complement U.S. Mission objectives of improving the quality of skills development and innovation and increasing economic integration will also receive preference. After the US grant money is used, the project must be able to continue operating on its own or with help from the community. In the past year, the Self-Help program awarded five grants at an average of US$14,000 with a one-year implementation period. These grants are being used to fund activities such as veterinary technician training, youth entrepreneur workshops and computer skills training. Organizations need to be registered non-profit organizations in operation for at least two years in order to be eligible to apply. Applicants will be assessed on standard criteria which include, but are not limited to, feasibility of proposed project, alignment with U.S. Ambassador’s areas of focus, sound financial and management controls, a level of sustainability and appropriate community and South African Government linkages. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP PROGRAM |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mihlali Mlonyeni
Community Grants Program Assistant Phone 0112903043 Email:MlonyeniM@state.gov |
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