U.S. Mission to South Africa: Transparency & Accountability Grant

The U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help program is offering grants to support small community-based development projects in South Africa. This grant focuses on promoting good governance, increasing transparency, and enhancing accountability in the government. Preference will be given to organizations with established relationships and plans for sustainability. Projects that align with U.S. Mission objectives are encouraged. Applicants must demonstrate the ability for projects to continue operating independently after grant funds are utilized. Closing date for proposals is July 5, 2019.

Opportunity ID: 316754

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	PRETORIASSH2019
Funding Opportunity Title:	South Africa: Transparency & Accountability
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:	Government Transparency & Accountability
Expected Number of Awards:	–
Assistance Listings:	19.700 — General Department of State Assistance
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Jun 05, 2019
Last Updated Date:	Jun 05, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 05, 2019
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 05, 2019
Archive Date:	Aug 04, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$50,000
Award Ceiling:	$20,000
Award Floor:	$10,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:	Non-profit organizations with DUNS numbers

Additional Information

Agency Name:	U.S. Mission to South Africa
Description:	The Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) program, funded by the U.S. Mission to South Africa, 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 SSH is to support communities through modest grants that will positively impact local communities. *Proposals must be designed to promote good governance or to increase transparency and accountability in government in South Africa.* 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 will also receive preference. After the grant money is used, the project must be able to continue operating on its own or with help from the community.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: JJ Harder Email:SSHGrantsSA@state.gov

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