PGO-MRT-FY2022: PGO Request for SSH Proposals
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Mauritania notices from 2023.
U.S. Mission to Mauritania offered grants of up to $10,000 (at least $3,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $55,000 in total. Applications closed on July 25, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 11, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10,000
- Award floor$3,000
- Total funding$55,000
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGO-MRT-FY2023 | June 28, 2024 | Closed August 6, 2024 | Closed |
| PGO-MRT-FY2021 | June 15, 2022 | Closed July 29, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 20, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 25, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 24, 2023 |
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)
Local communities, cooperatives, associations, local NGOs, municipalities.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Ambassadors' Special Self Help Fund awards averaged $7,638; this notice allows up to $10,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY Nouakchott Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Section A. Funding Opportunity Program Description Assistance Instrument Type: Grant Funding Opportunity Title: PGO Request for SSH Proposals Funding Opportunity Number: PGO-MRT-FY2022 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.220 Funding Amount: $55,000 Number of Awards: 5-10 Key Dates: 1. Applications must be submitted by 11:59PM EDT on July 25, 2023. 2. Questions must be submitted by 11:59PM EDT on July 25, 2023. 3. Notification of project approval and award signing expected by August 2023. Eligibility Category: Local communities, cooperatives, associations, local NGOs, municipalities. Executive Summary: The U.S. Embassy Nouakchott / Program and Grants Office (PGO) at the U.S. Department of State (DOS), announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Request of Full Proposals from organizations interested in applying for funding for program proposals that promote socioeconomic activities. Five to ten grants, with a combined total of $55,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 2021 Special Self-Help program (SSH)/source of funding will be awarded (pending availability of funds) for work that will support socioeconomic activities. The period of performance is 12 to 16 months. Funding authority rests in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Contact Person: For questions on the application and technical content please contact Nouakchottgrants@state.gov Please read carefully the entire solicitation package if you plan to submit an application; there are steps that you should take immediately in order to make your submissions by the deadline. A.1. Background: U.S. Embassy Nouakchott’s Program and Grants Office (PGO) announces a request for full proposals from organizations interested in applying for funding for program proposals that promote socioeconomic activities under its Ambassador’s Special Self Help program (SSH). PGO invites organizations interested in potential funding to submit their proposals that reflect the below goals - pending funding availability. Please carefully follow all instructions below. A.2. The Special Self-Help Program Objectives: Programming supported with SSH resources should address the following program objective: The purpose of the Special Self-Help program is to fund grants for small development activities that generate public awareness of U.S.
Who has won Ambassadors' Special Self Help Fund grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Ambassadors' Special Self Help Fund (19.220) awarded $7.6 million across 993 grant awards, an average of $7,638 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 861 | $6.4 million | |
| Adra I Angola | 4 | $41,542 | |
| Tandana Foundation Inc | 3 | $30,000 | |
| The National Association of State Energy Officials | 4 | $29,000 | |
| Nyhwara Home Based Care and Rehabilitation | 1 | $24,000 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PGO-MRT-FY2022 still open?
No. It closed on July 25, 2023.
Who can apply for PGO Request for SSH Proposals?
U.S. Mission to Mauritania accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for PGO Request for SSH Proposals?
Closed July 25, 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 $55,000 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.
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