Special Self-Help Program for small, community-based development projects.
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.
Award Range
Not specified - $20,000
Total Program Funding
$25,000
Number of Awards
3
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
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
Application Opens
June 18, 2024
Application Closes
August 1, 2024
Grantor
U.S. Department of State - U.S. Mission to Gabon
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