Forecasted · Grant
Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund
U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Department of State
Key facts
Copied from the official Grants.gov record. Last verified October 29, 2026.
- Program name
- Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund
- Issuing agency
- U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (Department of State)
- Opportunity number
- AFKIN-21-01
- Funding type
- Grant
- Funding purpose
- Community Development
- Status
- Forecasted
- Application deadline
- Forecasted · estimated close August 31, 2021 (agency estimate)
- Agency estimates
- Estimated posting: August 31, 2021. Estimated award date: September 30, 2021. Estimates can change.
- Published award range
- $3,000 – $9,000
- Estimated total program funding
- $75,000
- Expected number of awards
- 15
- Cost sharing or match required
- No
- Eligible applicants (official categories)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Relevant to
- NonprofitsHow we determined this: Grants.gov eligibility includes nonprofit organizations.
- Geographic restrictions
- None stated in structured data (federal opportunities are often nationwide). Check the eligibility details and full announcement for any limits.
- Assistance Listing (CFDA)
- 19.220
- Official source
- View on Grants.gov ↗
- Application URL
- www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/334013 ↗Apply through Grants.gov (Workspace) using the application package on the official listing, unless the full announcement names a different submission system.
- Source identifier
- Grants.gov opportunity ID 334013 · Funding opportunity number AFKIN-21-01
- Posted
- June 7, 2021 · Source last updated June 21, 2021
- Last verified
- October 29, 2026 (against Grants.gov)
- Data completeness
- 92% of key fields published by the sourceNot published: eligibility criteria text.
- Record confidence
- mediumforecast — dates and amounts are agency estimates.
Description (from the official listing)
The U.S. Embassy has provided small grants to local organizations for more than 20 years. These grants provide the capability to achieve targeted, small-scale goals that may not be included in larger foreign assistance programs. These funds are used to addresses health and development challenges and promotes increased economic opportunities in Africa. Projects selected for funding must be completed and serve the community within one year. Selected projects must have strong community involvement with a substantial community benefit that is self-sustaining and ongoing. Projects to support vulnerable populations, including women, people living with disabilities, victims of gender-based violence, orphans and homeless children, etc., are particularly desirable.Small Grants Program (SGP) activities can fall within one or more of the following categories: (1) Education, focusing on increasing access to education and the improvement of the learning environment in reputable Congolese schools. (2) Health, requests which focus on the improvement of medical centers, community health and sanitation, and construction of latrines. (3) Development, for example community water projects that bring clean, safe drinking water to many people. (4) Vocational training and income-generating activities that provide a benefit to the community. There is an emphasis on including vulnerable or at-risk populations among the intended beneficiaries, including people living with disabilities, orphaned and vulnerable children, and minority groups. Projects must be self- sufficient, sustainable, and have a…
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The U.S. Embassy has provided small grants to local organizations for more than 20 years. These grants provide the capability to achieve targeted, small-scale goals that may not be included in larger foreign assistance programs. These funds are used to addresses health and development challenges and promotes increased economic opportunities in Africa. Projects selected for funding must be completed and serve the community within one year. Selected projects must have strong community involvement with a substantial community benefit that is self-sustaining and ongoing. Projects to support vulnerable populations, including women, people living with disabilities, victims of gender-based violence, orphans and homeless children, etc., are particularly desirable.Small Grants Program (SGP) activities can fall within one or more of the following categories: (1) Education, focusing on increasing access to education and the improvement of the learning environment in reputable Congolese schools. (2) Health, requests which focus on the improvement of medical centers, community health and sanitation, and construction of latrines. (3) Development, for example community water projects that bring clean, safe drinking water to many people. (4) Vocational training and income-generating activities that provide a benefit to the community. There is an emphasis on including vulnerable or at-risk populations among the intended beneficiaries, including people living with disabilities, orphaned and vulnerable children, and minority groups. Projects must be self- sufficient, sustainable, and have a clear objective that is achievable in one year or less.
Agency contact
Grace E Mbuyi Grantor
KinshasaSGP@state.gov