Closed · 005-2022 · CFDA 19.029 · Discretionary

Ambassador's Special Self-Help Program - PEPFAR Small Grants Fund

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

$15K-$20K
Award range
Closed
Status
January 16, 2023
Close date
4
Expected awards

The verdict

Ambassador's Special Self-Help Program - PEPFAR Small Grants Fund is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe that offered $15,000 -- $20,000 across 4 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$15K-$20K
award range
Closed
application status
4
expected awards
19.029
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Ambassador's Special Self-Help Program - PEPFAR Small Grants Fund - is cataloged under number 005-2022 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.029, posted by U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on November 30, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $15,000 -- $20,000. The agency has projected $60,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 4 awards. If the agency funds the expected 4 awards from the $60,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $15,000. 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 January 16, 2023. 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

$15,000 -- $20,000

Close Date

January 16, 2023

Posted

November 30, 2022

Est. Total Funding

$60,000

Expected Awards

4

Instrument

Grant

Description

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Harare, announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a small, community-based development program. Please follow all instructions below.Priority Region: Zimbabwe (all 10 provinces)Program Objectives:The Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) awards grants to registered non-governmental, non-profit, community-based organizations to implement short-term (12-month), small-scale (between $15,000 and $20,000) development projects that include significant community involvement.Priority consideration is given to income generating projects with a health component that improve basic economic or social conditions at the village level. Project activities and spending should be completed within 12 months with an anticipated start date between September 1 and September 30, 2023, depending on when funding is made available.The SSH Program receives hundreds of applications for funding each year. All submissions are reviewed in a competitive and transparent manner. However, given the limited funding available through the SSH Program, we can only fund a small number of projects each year. BACKGROUND Started in 1964 in Togo, the SSH Program spread across Africa as a grassroots program that allows U.S. embassies to respond quickly to local requests for small, community-based development projects that have an immediate impact. In 1980, the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program started in Zimbabwe. SPECIFIC PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONSThe SSH Program in Zimbabwe has several funding sources, each with a specific mandate. When applying for funding, clearly identify which fund you are applying to.1. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Small Grants FundThe PEPFAR Small Grants Fund focuses on income generating activities that improve care, support, and economic conditions for people living with HIV (PLHIV) and those directly affected by HIV/AIDS such as grandparents caring for grandchildren orphaned due to HIV/AIDS. • Examples of previous projects: Agricultural training, nutritional gardens, grinding mills, artisan activities, sewing project for PLHIV, distribution system for nutritional supplements, HIV/AIDS prevention information.

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

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Mutsa Machimbidzofa Grantor Phone 00263782710934

Key Dates

Posted November 30, 2022
Close Date January 16, 2023
Archive Date February 15, 2023
Last Updated November 30, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Ambassador's Special Self-Help Program - PEPFAR Small Grants Fund", offered by U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe. It is associated with CFDA program 19.029. The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Harare, announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a small, community-based development program. Plea...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on January 16, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $15,000 -- $20,000. Total estimated funding: $60,000. Expected number of awards: 4.
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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