SSH-MBA-FY21-01: Ambassador's Special self Help Program
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 Eswatini notices from 2022.
U.S. Mission to Eswatini offered grants of up to $9,000 (at least $3,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 6 awards. Applications closed on June 3, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 29, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$9,000
- Award floor$3,000
- Expected awards6
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSH-MBA-FY24-01 | January 30, 2024 | Closed April 26, 2024 | Closed |
| SSH-MBA-FY30-01 | May 17, 2021 | Closed June 18, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 29, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 3, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 3, 2022 |
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 community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, and other civil society groups, faith-based organizations, advocacy groups, community development groups, and other community-based entities
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Ambassadors' Special Self Help Fund awards averaged $7,638; this notice allows up to $9,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Mbabane, Eswatini of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications for funding through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program. This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity outlining our funding priorities and the procedure for submitting requests for funding. Please follow all instructions below. Priority Region: All 4 regions of Eswatini Program Objectives: The Ambassador’s Special-Self Help (SSH) Programme is a grass-roots grant assistance programme that allows the U.S Ambassadors to support local requests for small community-based development projects. The purpose of the Special Self-Help Programme is to support communities through modest grants that will positively impact local communities. The SSH philosophy is to help communities to help themselves. Applicant Criteria All citizens of Eswatini 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.
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 SSH-MBA-FY21-01 still open?
No. It closed on June 3, 2022.
Who can apply for Ambassador's Special self Help Program?
U.S. Mission to Eswatini accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Ambassador's Special self Help Program?
Closed June 3, 2022. 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 $9,000 each.
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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