Closed · SSH-00-FY23-01 · CFDA 19.220 · Discretionary

U.S. Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund (SSH)

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

$3K-$10K
Award range
Closed
Status
June 19, 2023
Close date
10
Expected awards

The verdict

U.S. Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund (SSH) is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Benin that offered $3,000 -- $10,000 across 10 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$3K-$10K
award range
Closed
application status
10
expected awards
19.220
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S. Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund (SSH) - is cataloged under number SSH-00-FY23-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.220, posted by U.S. Mission to Benin. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on April 19, 2023 and last updated on April 18, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $3,000 -- $10,000. The agency has projected $55,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 10 awards. If the agency funds the expected 10 awards from the $55,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $6,000. 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 June 19, 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

$3,000 -- $10,000

Close Date

June 19, 2023

Posted

April 19, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$55,000

Expected Awards

10

Instrument

Grant

Description

The SSH program is aimed at assisting Beninese community groups to develop lasting, self-sustaining projects that significantly impact communities by addressing critical health, social, and development concerns. Each year, Embassy Cotonou supports approximately six to ten projects with small grants, typically under $5,000. These grants have contributed to agricultural modernization, women’s empowerment, improving sanitation, improving learning conditions, and providing greater access to clean water, health services, and education. The projects are for community-based groups or organizations, initiated locally, and administered at the local level.

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

Jose L De Souza Grantor Phone 0022997974713

Key Dates

Posted April 19, 2023
Close Date June 19, 2023
Archive Date July 19, 2023
Last Updated April 18, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "U.S. Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund (SSH)", offered by U.S. Mission to Benin. It is associated with CFDA program 19.220. The SSH program is aimed at assisting Beninese community groups to develop lasting, self-sustaining projects that significantly impact communities by addressing critical health, social, and developmen...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 19, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $3,000 -- $10,000. Total estimated funding: $55,000. Expected number of awards: 10.
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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