Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #AFPRA-20-04
U.S. Embassy Praia Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program Grant Opportunity
Posted
October 04, 2023
Identifier
AFPRA-20-04
NAICS
813219
This opportunity invites community organizations in Cape Verde to apply for the U.S. Embassy Praia Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program grant. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to Cape Verde, U.S. Embassy Praia - Program Overview: - Grassroots grant program supporting small, community-based development projects - Grant amounts range from $3,000 to $10,000 - Eligible Applicants: - Registered non-profit organizations, community groups, and NGOs working directly with local communities - Project Requirements: - Must align with embassy priorities: economic diversification, women’s entrepreneurship, social and economic inclusion, environmental protection - At least 10% community contribution (cash or in-kind) - Demonstrate long-term sustainability and address local needs - Application Details: - Submission of detailed project plans, budgets, and federal forms (SF-424, SF-424A) - Applications accepted in English or Portuguese - No specific OEMs or vendors are identified, as this is a grant for community projects, not a procurement of goods or services.
Description
The U.S. Embassy Praia is accepting project applications for funding through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program (SSH), a grassroots grant assistance program supporting small community-based development projects. The program aims to support communities through modest grants that align with embassy priorities such as economic diversification, women entrepreneurs, social inclusion, and environmental protection. Eligible applicants include registered non-profit organizations and community or NGO organizations working directly with communities. Grants range from $3,000 to $10,000, with projects required to demonstrate community involvement, sustainability, and alignment with local needs. Applications must include detailed project plans, budgets, and mandatory federal forms, and can be submitted in English or Portuguese.