Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program – Senegal & Guinea Bissau
Deadline: 27-Feb-21
The U.S. Embassy in Senegal is pleased to announce the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) program – a grass-roots assistance program that allows U.S. embassies to respond quickly to local requests for small community-based development projects. The purpose of the Special Self-Help Program is to support communities through modest grants that would positively impact on communities.
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The SSH program was first initiated in Togo in 1964 and had gradually developed to become one of the most visible and successful assistance programs in Africa. The SSH philosophy is to help communities ready to help themselves.
SSH provides small grants to assist community development projects that improve basic economic or social conditions in local communities across Senegal and Guinea Bissau.
Projects may include but are not limited to:
USD 1 MILLION Grants for Innovative Solutions to combat Water Scarcity
Climate Fund to alleviate energy poverty in Developing Countries
This Request for Applications is open to strengthening the Economic Development Efforts
Grants for African CSOs to implement activities in SGBV, SRHR, HP, and VAWG
Small Research Grants for the improvement of education
This grant-making trust inviting Charities to help Socially Disadvantaged Groups during COVID-19
Support available for NGOs working on social innovation, inclusiveness and sustainability
Advocacy grants to strengthen the voice of communities and grassroots activists
USD $250,000 to $2 million funding available for each selected partner to address Covid-19 impact in select countries
Funding provided through capital support for community development projects
Endowment Funding of € 25,000 for young people fighting for freedom
Small Grant Fund for protecting endangered animal species
Grant program for transforming women’s lives for hard to fund projects
Seed Funding for Youth-led Organisations: Invitation to Submit Proposals
Grant Opportunity to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and Future Pandemics
Small construction projects (less than 10,000 sq. ft.) benefiting a school or health center;
Community building renovations;
Water-related projects: wells; latrines; pumps; and, bore holes;
School equipment and supplies: desks; chairs; laboratory equipment; and, library items;
Communal construction equipment such as a brick-making machine;
Income generating equipment: weaving looms; tools for furniture making; a rice-milling machine. Projects should result in durable, visible improvements that improve the lives of the community, engender goodwill, and generate public awareness of U.S. foreign assistance efforts.
For more information, visit https://sn.usembassy.gov/embassy/dakar/self-help-program/