U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program – Mozambique
Deadline: 16-Jul-21
The U.S. Embassy Maputo/Pol/Econ Section at the U.S. Department of State (DOS), announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Special Self Help Fund (SSH) to assists the Mozambican community organizations and groups to develop lasting, self-sustaining projects that benefit entire communities.
3-year Pilot Grant-making Program to assist Small and New NGOs. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
An Opportunity for NGOs engaged in eradicating Child Labour, Forced Labour, and Human Trafficking. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
Grants for Researchers working in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences + Fully-funded to the US. Deadline to apply: 1 October 2021
Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021
Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021
Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities
One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues
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This Call is offering Seed Money to Research Projects in Africa
Global Humanitarian Initiative seeks applications from anywhere in the world
Unrestricted Grants for improving Health Equity and reducing Health Disparities among Vulnerable Communities
In Mozambique, the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) program started in 1988 and allows the Embassy to respond quickly to local requests for small community-based development projects.
The SSH program across Africa received $2 million in 2020 through the Africa Regional Economic Support Fund.
Objectives
3-year Pilot Grant-making Program to assist Small and New NGOs. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
An Opportunity for NGOs engaged in eradicating Child Labour, Forced Labour, and Human Trafficking. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
Grants for Researchers working in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences + Fully-funded to the US. Deadline to apply: 1 October 2021
Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021
Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021
Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities
One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues
Apply for Project Funding in areas of Art and Culture (Arab Region)
This Call is offering Seed Money to Research Projects in Africa
Global Humanitarian Initiative seeks applications from anywhere in the world
Unrestricted Grants for improving Health Equity and reducing Health Disparities among Vulnerable Communities
Foster community self-reliance;
Have community participation and contribution – volunteer time and labor, donated land, equipment and materials – and the U.S. contribution must be on a one-time basis only;
Improve basic economic or social conditions at the local community or village level;
Be viable and sustainable in terms of finance, personnel support, necessary expertise and services;
Respect environmental norms for small projects; the proposed activity will not adversely affect protected or other sensitive environmental areas nor jeopardize threatened and endangered species and their habitat; and
Not exceed twelve months in duration.
Some examples of past SSH grants include:
Water Projects – wells, irrigation, or water collection systems, storage tanks;
Health & Hygiene – latrines at schools and clinics, community gardens;
Environmental Projects – recycling, solar panel systems, organic fertilization production;
Education Projects – classrooms, community libraries; and
Income Generating Projects – oil press for nuts, maize milling facility, clothing production, carpentry tools, and brick making machines.
Funding Information
Period of Performance: 12 months
Funding Amount: $70,000 U.S. Dollars
Number of Awards: 7
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The following organizations are eligible to apply:
Registered not-for-profit organizations, including civil society/non-governmental, organizations headquartered in Mozambique.
Established, registered grassroots community-based organizations (CBOs) and Faith Based Organizations (FBOs) headquartered in Mozambique.
For-profit, commercial entities and individuals are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit https://mz.usembassy.gov/embassy/maputo/u-s-ambassadors-special-self-help-ssh-program/