Closed · DOS-MWI-ASSHF-FY21 · CFDA 19.700 · Discretionary

U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund, U.S. Embassy Lilongwe

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

$3K-$8K
Award range
Closed
Status
May 31, 2022
Close date
8
Expected awards

The verdict

U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund, U.S. Embassy Lilongwe is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Malawi that offered $3,000 -- $8,000 across 8 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$3K-$8K
award range
Closed
application status
8
expected awards
19.700
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund, U.S. Embassy Lilongwe - is cataloged under number DOS-MWI-ASSHF-FY21 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.700, posted by U.S. Mission to Malawi. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on April 1, 2022 and last updated on March 31, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $3,000 -- $8,000. The agency has projected $60,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 8 awards. If the agency funds the expected 8 awards from the $60,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $8,000. 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 May 31, 2022. 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

$3,000 -- $8,000

Close Date

May 31, 2022

Posted

April 1, 2022

Est. Total Funding

$60,000

Expected Awards

8

Instrument

Grant

Description

The goal of U.S. assistance is to help create a peaceful, prosperous, and secure future for the people of Malawi. Economic growth is essential to that goal and Malawi can reach its potential through education, entrepreneurship, and the creation of opportunities for investment and trade. This program seeks to fund small projects that will expand opportunities for education and marketable job skills. It will also support the creation or expansion of community business endeavors. The program is structured to encourage communities to be self-reliant and undertake similar activities on their own in the future. All projects are community-based, initiated locally, administered at the local level, and include significant community contributions in cash, labor, or materials. Over the past 50 years, the SSH fund has disbursed over $6 million to 1,463 projects covering all 28 Districts in Malawi. Projects funded have included classroom blocks, under-five clinics, school libraries, girls’ hostels, installation of biogas digesters, eco-stove production, agricultural commercialization, and provision of clean and safe drinking water through boreholes and shallow wells. Program Objectives: Objective: Develop innovative small business endeavors, especially to expand or add value to agricultural production. Expand access to foundational education, with an emphasis on marginalized and vulnerable populations. Create or expand educational opportunities for job skills needed in Malawi’s private and public sectors. 4. Develop entrepreneurial skills and knowledge, especially to increase profitability of agricultural production. Expected Results An increase of knowledge, skills, and opportunity that will allow the community to be more self-reliant. Main Activities To achieve the goals and expected results, the program could include the following: Development of small to medium size business enterprises (agricultural, horticultural, aquaculture, and extractives) through agricultural value addition. Construction of hostels, libraries, lavatories, space for vocational activities, or provision of clean water to expand childhood educational opportunity. Job skills training, or tools/equipment purchase related to specific business and employment opportunities. Entrepreneurship and business management training. Other unique and innovative projects.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 12. 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

Kisa L Ngoma Grantor Phone 265887010655

Key Dates

Posted April 1, 2022
Close Date May 31, 2022
Archive Date June 30, 2022
Last Updated March 31, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund, U.S. Embassy Lilongwe", offered by U.S. Mission to Malawi. It is associated with CFDA program 19.700. The goal of U.S. assistance is to help create a peaceful, prosperous, and secure future for the people of Malawi. Economic growth is essential to that goal and Malawi can reach its potential through e...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 31, 2022. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $3,000 -- $8,000. Total estimated funding: $60,000. 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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