# 2023 Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/nga-polecon-gr-23-002-022423-2023-ambassadors-special-self-help-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346367

> U.S. Mission to Nigeria offered grants of up to $10,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $75,000 in total. Applications closed on April 30, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NGA-POLECON-GR-23-002-022423 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Nigeria |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 30, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $10,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $75,000 |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.220 |

## Who can apply

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

• Non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations legally registered in Nigeria • Established, local, grassroots groups legally registered in Nigeria

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy Abuja announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out projects through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (ASSH) Small Grants Program. Please carefully follow all instructions below. The submission of the SOI is the first step in a two-step process. Applicants must first submit a concise (two-page) statement of interest designed to clearly communicate program idea and objectives. This is not a full proposal. The purpose of the SOI process is to allow applicants to submit program ideas for evaluation prior to requiring the development of a full proposal application. Upon a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants will be invited to expand on their program idea by submitting a full proposal application. Full proposals will go through a second merit review before final funding decisions are made. Program Objectives: ASSH is a grassroots grant assistance program that provides modest grants for small scale community development activities that improve living conditions. The program is intended to be flexible and allow the Ambassador to respond directly to requests from local communities for assistance with projects that have immediate impact, and further Mission priorities. ASSH is structured to encourage communities to be self-reliant and undertake similar activities on their own in the future. The U.S. contribution will be a set amount on a one-time basis only. PROJECT OBJECTIVES: Economic diversification and creation of opportunities Projects that generate sustainable revenue and create employment opportunities in local communities benefiting these beyond individual group members. Projects should advance economic diversification at the grassroots level and promote a culture of entrepreneurship, including women-led entrepreneurship and innovation that can be replicated locally. Projects should encourage the use of locally sourced natural resources for income generation through diversified agricultural practices. Social inclusion and services Projects that aim to improve the lives of vulnerable populations, including people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, the elderly and female heads of household. This includes access to basic services such as water and sanitation. Youth and child development Projects that create opportunities for youth, including employment, or enable access to and enhance early childhood and primary education.

## Questions people ask

### Is NGA-POLECON-GR-23-002-022423 still open?

No. It closed on April 30, 2023.

### Who can apply for 2023 Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program?

U.S. Mission to Nigeria accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for 2023 Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program?

Closed April 30, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $10,000 each. About $75,000 in total across about 10 awards.

### Who has won Ambassadors' Special Self Help Fund grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Adra I Angola, Tandana Foundation Inc. The program made 993 awards worth $7.6 million in that time.