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Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program: Community Development Grants in Cape Verde

This opportunity from the U.S. Embassy Praia supports grassroots, community-based development projects through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to Cape Verde, U.S. Embassy Praia - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; funding is for community-driven initiatives, not specific products - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation of small-scale development projects in areas such as: - Economic diversification - Women’s entrepreneurship - Social and economic inclusion - Environmental protection - No specific part numbers or quantities; projects must be completed within 12 months - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be registered Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) with strong internal controls and financial systems - Registration on SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is required - Projects must be high-impact, sustainable, and include at least a 10% community contribution (cash or in-kind) - Administrative costs, salaries, vehicles, office equipment, and projects with purely police, military, or cultural emphasis are not eligible for funding - Applications require detailed proposals, budget justifications, and supporting documents, submitted electronically to the U.S. Self-Help Coordinator

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 projects that align with embassy priorities such as economic diversification, women entrepreneurship, social and economic inclusion, and environmental protection. Projects must demonstrate local community involvement, sustainability, and a clear budget, and should be completed within one year. Applications require detailed proposals, budget justifications, and supporting documents, and must be submitted electronically to the U.S. Self-Help Coordinator.

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