U.S. Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund
ID: 353842Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Mauritius (DOS-MUS)

Award Range

$15K - $20K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353842

Additional Information

https://mu.usembassy.gov/education-culture/the-ambassadors-special-self-help-ssh-program/
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 29, 2024 12:00 AM
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    Due Not available
Description

The U.S. Mission to Mauritius is forecasting a federal grant opportunity titled "U.S. Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund". This grant is a part of the Ambassador's Self-Help Fund category and falls under the funding instrument type of Grant. The grant does not require any cost sharing or matching requirement. The estimated total program funding is $30,000, with an award ceiling of $20,000 and an award floor of $15,000. It is expected that there will be 2 awards given.

The grant is open to not-for-profit organizations that are registered in Mauritius, including civil society/non-governmental organizations and registered grassroots community-based organizations (CBOs). However, for-profit, commercial entities, Mauritian government agencies, parastatal bodies, and individuals are not eligible to apply.

The purpose of this grant is to provide small grants to assist community development projects that improve basic economic or social conditions in local communities in Mauritius and Rodrigues Island. The projects should aim to encourage self-reliance within the communities by providing resources needed to turn a good idea into action. The projects should be sustainable and not require continued support after the one-time funding from the Self-Help Program.

The projects eligible for funding this year should fall under one or more of the following three categories: small construction projects (less than 1,000 square meters), communal construction equipment, and miscellaneous durable goods. Examples of potential project sectors/activities include cultural heritage preservation, environment conservation, marine conservation, renewable energy installation, economic support activities, health improvement initiatives, and civic education.

The grant application deadline is June 28, 2024, and the notification of project approval and award signing is expected by September 2024. The period of performance for the awarded projects is 12 months.

For more information and to apply for the grant, interested organizations can visit the U.S. Embassy Port Louis's website or contact PortLouisSelfHelp@state.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
PortLouisSelfHelp@state.gov
(230) 202-4415
PortLouisSelfHelp@state.gov
Files
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