Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS MWI ASSHF FY19
The U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe has announced a grant opportunity through the U.S. Ambassador's Special Self-Help (SSH) Fund. This fund, active since 1966, aims to meet urgent development needs at the community level in Malawi. Over the years, it has financed more than 1,463 projects worth over six million dollars, benefiting all 28 districts in the country. Funded projects have included educational facilities, healthcare clinics, and initiatives for clean drinking water.
Organizations can apply for grants ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 to support small, community-driven projects that enhance economic or social conditions. The program emphasizes geographical diversity and encourages projects that primarily benefit women and girls. Importantly, the emphasis is on community involvement, requiring significant local contributions in various forms. The SSH Fund is designed to foster self-reliance within communities, allowing them to undertake future activities independently.Apply for DOS MWI ASSHF FY19
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Malawi in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund, U.S. Embassy Lilongwe" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.700.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 15, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 250 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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