U.S. Ambassador's Special Self Help Fund
The U. S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) program is a grass-roots assistance program that allows U. S. embassies to respond quickly to local requests for small community-based development projects.
This Self-Help fund provides small, short-term grants (one year) to community groups that are working to improve the basic economic and social conditions of their villages or communities.
The fund provides grants for activities such as construction of classrooms, construction of ventilated pit latrines, construction of community centers and health clinics, boreholes for access to clean water, school equipment and supplies, medical equipment, solar heating and agricultural kits, among others listed in our guidelines.
This Self-Help fund provides small, short-term grants (one year) to community groups that are working to improve the basic economic and social conditions of their villages or communities.
The fund provides grants for activities such as construction of classrooms, construction of ventilated pit latrines, construction of community centers and health clinics, boreholes for access to clean water, school equipment and supplies, medical equipment, solar heating and agricultural kits, among others listed in our guidelines.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Full Announcement Link is located at the top of the page.
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Schools, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Community Based Organizations (CBOs), or Faith Based Organizations (FBOs) that support community-based initiatives.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NR-10-004.html
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically please contact:
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2019-04-09
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2019-06-30
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