This grant, offered by the Political and Economic Section of the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon, is for local organizations to submit applications under the FY 2022 Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund program. The program aims to support community projects that directly improve the living conditions of people across all ten regions of Cameroon. Eligible proposals should focus on areas such as Social Services, including education, health, vocational training, and local infrastructure development. Additionally, projects addressing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), Income Generating Activities, and Environment and Agriculture are encouraged. The goal is to empower local communities through impactful, grassroots initiatives.
Opportunity ID: 346506
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AFYDE-SSH-GR-POLECON-2023 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program, POL/ECON, U.S. Embassy Yaounde |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Social Services, WASH, Income Generating Activities, Environment and Agriculture |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Social Services, WASH, Income Generating Activities, Environment and Agriculture |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.220 — Ambassadors’ Special Self Help Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | May 30, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| 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 Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund is limited to locally registered Community Based Organizations (CBOs), associations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with at least two years of experience working in Cameroon. Recipients of two previous years’ Self-Help Fund grants are not eligible for the current year’s funds, which is the 3rd consecutive year. Organizations and entities with a prior history of poor performance of U.S. government grants are ineligible to apply for funding. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Cameroon |
| Description: |
The Political and Economic Section of the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon, announces an open competition for local organizations to submit applications under the FY 2022 Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund program. Proposals should target community projects that address the improvement of people’s conditions in all ten regions of Cameroon. Proposals can address one or more of the following areas: Social Services (education, health, vocational training, and local development-bridges); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH); Income Generating Activities; and, Environment and Agriculture. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lucresse R Ngum
Grantor Phone 237 222201500 Ext 4171 or 4070 Email:ngumlr@state.gov |
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