Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund
Agency: U.S. Mission to Angola
- 19.220 -- Ambassadors' Special Self Help Fund
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The U.S. Embassy Luanda of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of African Affairs is pleased to announce the availability of a funding opportunity through the 2023 Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund. The Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) program is a grass-roots grant assistance program that allows U.S. Ambassadors to support local requests for small community-based development projects. The purpose of the Special Self-Help Program is to support communities through modest grants that will positively impact local communities. The SSH philosophy is to help communities ready to help themselves.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Other
- Individuals
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
For Inquiries
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-06_SSH_FY23_NOFO_English_JD.docx | Ambassador's SSH FY23 NOFO | Apr 10, 2023 02:15 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: July 27, 2023
Award
$35,000
Program Funding
4
Expected awards
$2,500
Award Minimum
$10,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DOS-ANGOLA-SSH-FY23-01
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Community development
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 11, 2023
Archive date:
July 27, 2023
