Closed · SMZ-500-FY21-01A · CFDA 19.220 · Other

U.S. AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP FUND

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Mozambique, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1K-$10K
Award range
Closed
Status
July 16, 2021
Close date
8
Expected awards

The verdict

U.S. AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP FUND is a closed other listing from U.S. Mission to Mozambique that offered $1,000 -- $10,000 across 8 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1K-$10K
award range
Closed
application status
8
expected awards
19.220
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S. AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP FUND - is cataloged under number SMZ-500-FY21-01A and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.220, posted by U.S. Mission to Mozambique. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 25, 2021 and last updated on June 24, 2021. The funding category is Other, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,000 -- $10,000. The agency has projected $70,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 8 awards. If the agency funds the expected 8 awards from the $70,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $9,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 16, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1,000 -- $10,000

Close Date

July 16, 2021

Posted

June 25, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$70,000

Expected Awards

8

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Embassy of the United States of America in Mozambique welcomes the submission of proposals for funding under the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Fund. The SSH Fund assists Mozambican community organizations and groups to develop lasting, self-sustaining projects that benefit entire communities. Program Objectives: Foster community self-reliance; 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; Improve basic economic or social conditions at the local community or village level; Be viable and sustainable in terms of finance, personnel support, necessary expertise and services; Respect environmental norms for small projects; the proposed activity will not adversely affect protected or other sensitive environmental areas nor jeopardize threatened and endangered species and their habitat; and Not exceed twelve months in duration.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Aissa R Ibraimo Small Grants Coordinator Phone 258-21492797

Key Dates

Posted June 25, 2021
Close Date July 16, 2021
Last Updated June 24, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "U.S. AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP FUND", offered by U.S. Mission to Mozambique. It is associated with CFDA program 19.220. The Embassy of the United States of America in Mozambique welcomes the submission of proposals for funding under the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Fund. The SSH Fund assists Mozambican communit...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 16, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,000 -- $10,000. Total estimated funding: $70,000. Expected number of awards: 8.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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