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Special Self-Help Program for small, community-based development projects.

$20,000
Closed
Nationwide
Grant Description

The U.S. Embassy Libreville of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to support Gabonese communities through modest grants that would positively impact communities. Program Objectives: Self-Help projects must foster community self-reliance. Self-Help activities must 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. Self-Help activities should have a significant impact, benefiting the greatest number of people possible. Projects that directly benefit a limited number of people are discouraged. Self-Help activities must help improve basic economic or social conditions at the local community or village level; Self-Help projects must also be viable and sustainable in terms of finance, personnel support (i.e. teachers for schoolrooms), and necessary expertise and services. Self-Help projects must also respect environmental norms for small projects. Self-Help activities must fall within the ability of the local community to implement. Activities that are too complex should be avoided.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - $20,000

Total Program Funding

$25,000

Number of Awards

3

Matching Requirement

No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits
Private institutions of higher education
Individuals

Additional Requirements

Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations Public and private educational institutions Individuals coordinating projects beneficial to a large population of the community. (These funds cannot directly benefit

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

June 18, 2024

Application Closes

August 1, 2024

Contact Information

Grantor

U.S. Department of State - U.S. Mission to Gabon

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Community Development
Education
Employment Labor and Training
Environment
Health