Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund

id: 334013
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opportunityNumber: AFKIN-21-01
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opportunityTitle: Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund
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revision: 1
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agencyDetails: {"code":"COD","seed":"DOS-COD","agencyName":"U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo","agencyCode":"DOS-COD","topAgencyCode":"DOS"}
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owningAgencyCode: DOS-COD
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cfdas: [{"id":392409,"opportunityId":334013,"cfdaNumber":"19.220","programTitle":"Ambassadors' Special Self Help Fund"}]
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forecastDesc: <p><span style="color: black;">The U.S. Embassy has provided small grants to local organizations for more than 20 years. These grants provide the capability to achieve targeted, small-scale goals that may not be included in larger foreign assistance programs.&nbsp;These funds are used to addresses health and development challenges and promotes increased economic opportunities in Africa.</span></p><p>&nbsp;<span style="color: black;">Projects selected for funding must be completed and serve the community within one year.&nbsp;Selected projects must have strong community involvement with a substantial community benefit that is self-sustaining and ongoing.&nbsp;Projects to support vulnerable populations, including women, people living with disabilities, victims of gender-based violence, orphans and homeless children, etc., are particularly desirable.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: black;">Small Grants Program (SGP) activities can fall within one or more of the following categories:</span></p><p>&nbsp;<span style="color: black;">(1) </span><strong style="color: black;">Education</strong><span style="color: black;">, focusing on increasing access to education and the improvement of the learning environment in reputable Congolese schools. </span></p><p>&nbsp;<span style="color: black;">(2) </span><strong style="color: black;">Health</strong><span style="color: black;">, requests which focus on the improvement of medical centers, community health and sanitation, and construction of latrines.</span></p><p><span style="color: black;">&nbsp;(3) </span><strong style="color: black;">Development</strong><span style="color: black;">, for example community water projects that bring clean, safe drinking water to many people. </span></p><p>&nbsp;<span style="color: black;">(4) </span><strong style="color: black;">Vocational training and income-generating activities</strong><span style="color: black;"> that provide a benefit to the community. There is an emphasis on including vulnerable or at-risk populations among the intended beneficiaries, including people living with disabilities, orphaned and vulnerable children, and minority groups.&nbsp;Projects must be self- sufficient, sustainable, and have a clear objective that is achievable in one year or less.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: black;"></span></p>
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applicantTypes: [{"id":"12","description":"Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"}]
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fundingInstruments: [{"id":"G","description":"Grant"}]
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fundingActivityCategories: [{"id":"CD","description":"Community Development"}]
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awardFloor: 3000
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awardCeiling: 9000
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costSharing: false
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lastUpdatedDate: Jun 21, 2021 03:03:55 AM EDT
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status: forecasted
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