Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund
U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo · Department of State · AFKIN-21-01
In plain English
U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (Department of State) has announced this as a forecast: an opportunity it expects to post. It is not open for applications yet. Estimated posting date: Aug 31, 2021 (this estimate has passed and the agency has not posted it yet). Estimated application due date: Aug 31, 2021.
Individual awards range from $3,000 to $9,000, the agency expects to make 15 awards and estimated total program funding is $75,000.
Eligible applicant types include nonprofits.
The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.
Built only from the fields in the Grants.gov listing. Always confirm on the official listing.
Key facts
| Status | Forecasted: not open yet |
|---|---|
| Estimated posting date | Aug 31, 2021 (estimate has passed) |
| Estimated application due date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Estimated award date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Estimated project start | Oct 31, 2021 |
| Fiscal year | 2020 |
| Forecast posted | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Opportunity number | AFKIN-21-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (Department of State) |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Community Development |
| Opportunity category | Discretionary |
| Award ceiling (max per award) | $9,000 |
| Award floor (min per award) | $3,000 |
| Estimated total program funding | $75,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 15 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) | 19.220 – Ambassadors' Special Self Help Fund |
| Last updated on Grants.gov | Jun 21, 2021 |
Who can apply
Browse similar: Nonprofits
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
Description
Excerpt from the official forecast on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):
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. These funds are used to addresses health and development challenges and promotes increased economic opportunities in Africa. Projects selected for funding must be completed and serve the community within one year. Selected projects must have strong community involvement with a substantial community benefit that is self-sustaining and ongoing. Projects to support vulnerable populations, including women, people living with disabilities, victims of gender-based violence, orphans and homeless children, etc., are particularly desirable. …
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