Opportunity Information: Apply for SSH169876
The U.S. Ambassador's Special Self-Help Program provides funding for community-led projects in South Africa aimed at improving local economic and social conditions. This year's focus is on economic empowerment, job skills training, and youth leadership development, with a particular emphasis on young women and girls aged 15-24. Preference is given to organizations that have partnerships with private sector entities, NGOs, or government bodies and demonstrate long-term sustainability.
Projects should align with U.S. Mission objectives such as enhancing skills development and economic integration. Funded initiatives must be able to continue operating beyond the grant period, relying on community support or other resources. Last year, the program awarded five grants averaging $14,000 each, funding activities like veterinary technician training, youth entrepreneurship workshops, and computer skills training.
Eligible applicants must be registered non-profits that have been operating for at least two years. Proposals will be evaluated based on feasibility, alignment with the program's focus areas, financial and management transparency, sustainability, and partnerships with local communities and the South African government.Apply for SSH169876
- The U.S. Mission to South Africa in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP PROGRAM" 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 2016-01-22.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-04-07. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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