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AF-DJ-POL-22-01: Djibouti- Ambassador’s Special Self Help Fund- 2022

Closed Closed August 1, 2022 Opportunity AF-DJ-POL-22-01 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$10,000
• Award floor$3,000
• Expected awards4
• Cost sharingRequired
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

All citizens of Djibouti 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.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Ambassadors' Special Self Help Fund awards averaged $7,638; this notice allows up to $10,000 per award.
• The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.

What the grant funds

The Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) program is a grassroots 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. Self-Help Program Application Schedule Application Period: 18 April 2022 – 01 August 2022. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible. Grant Award Approximate Date: 15 September 2022 Applicant Criteria All citizens of Djibouti 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. To be eligible for funding your project must meet the following criteria: The project should help improve basic economic or social conditions at the local community or village level and have long-lived value. The project should be high impact, benefiting the greatest number of people possible. Substantial community participation in the activity is required. Contributions may include labor, materials (bricks, sand, gravel, seeds, etc.), land, buildings, or money to ensure the success of the project. Funding is limited to one project, which must be completed within twelve (12) months or less. Projects must be self-sustaining upon completion. The U.S. Embassy’s support for the project must be a one-time-only/one grant contribution. Projects must be within the community’s ability to maintain and operate. Requests for large-scale agriculture or construction projects, or for expensive equipment are not considered priority projects. Managers of a project should have evidence that they are financially responsible and will be able to account for funds sent to them. Having a bank account, or establishing credit with vendors, are examples of such evidence. The requested amount for implementing activities cannot exceed 10,000 USD. Project budgets generally range from 5,000 USD to 10,000 USD.

Category: Regional Development.

Applying now

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