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Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund

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Issuing agency
U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo
Method
Discretionary
Category
Grant · Discretionary · CFDA 19.220
PIN
AFKIN-21-01
Location
Nationwide
Posted
Jun 7, 2021
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Detail
Id
334013
Ost
FORECASTED
Cfdas
Id
392409
Cfda Number
19.220
Program Title
Ambassadors' Special Self Help Fund
Opportunity Id
334013
Listed
L
Doc Type
forecast
Flag2006
N
Forecast
Version
2
Send Email
Y
Agency Code
DOS-COD
Award Floor
3000
Fiscal Year
2020
Cost Sharing
No
Created Date
Jun 07, 2021 03:02:56 AM EDT
Mod Comments
The SSH program no longer uses CFDA 19.700, we have our own CFDA which is 19.220.
Posting Date
Jun 07, 2021 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling
9000
Est Award Date
Sep 30, 2021 12:00:00 AM EDT
Forecast Desc
<p><span style="color: black;">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.&nbsp;These funds are used to addresses health and development challenges and promotes increased economic opportunities in Africa.</span></p><p>&nbsp;<span style="color: black;">Projects selected for funding must be completed and serve the community within one year.&nbsp;Selected projects must have strong community involvement with a substantial community benefit that is self-sustaining and ongoing.&nbsp;Projects to support vulnerable populations, including women, people living with disabilities, victims of gender-based violence, orphans and homeless children, etc., are particularly desirable.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: black;">Small Grants Program (SGP) activities can fall within one or more of the following categories:</span></p><p>&nbsp;<span style="color: black;">(1) </span><strong style="color: black;">Education</strong><span style="color: black;">, focusing on increasing access to education and the improvement of the learning environment in reputable Congolese schools. </span></p><p>&nbsp;<span style="color: black;">(2) </span><strong style="color: black;">Health</strong><span style="color: black;">, requests which focus on the improvement of medical centers, community health and sanitation, and construction of latrines.</span></p><p><span style="color: black;">&nbsp;(3) </span><strong style="color: black;">Development</strong><span style="color: black;">, for example community water projects that bring clean, safe drinking water to many people. </span></p><p>&nbsp;<span style="color: black;">(4) </span><strong style="color: black;">Vocational training and income-generating activities</strong><span style="color: black;"> 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.&nbsp;Projects must be self- sufficient, sustainable, and have a clear objective that is achievable in one year or less.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: black;"></span></p>
Agency Details
Code
COD
Seed
DOS-COD
Agency Code
DOS-COD
Agency Name
U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo
Top Agency Code
DOS
Opportunity Id
334013
Applicant Types
Id
"12"
Description
"Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"
Number Of Awards
15
Posting Date Str
2021-06-07-00-00-00
Create Time Stamp
Jun 21, 2021 03:03:55 AM EDT
Est Award Date Str
2021-09-30-00-00-00
Last Updated Date
Jun 21, 2021 03:03:55 AM EDT
Estimated Funding
75000
Agency Contact Name
Grace E Mbuyi Grantor
Agency Contact Email
KinshasaSGP@state.gov
Agency Contact Phone
243 81 225 5872 ext. 2144
Create Time Stamp Str
2021-06-21-03-03-55
Funding Instruments
Id
"G"
Description
"Grant"
Award Floor Formatted
3,000
Est Project Start Date
Oct 31, 2021 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling Formatted
9,000
Agency Contact Email Desc
KinshasaSGP@state.gov
Est Project Start Date Str
2021-10-31-00-00-00
Est Synopsis Posting Date
Aug 31, 2021 12:00:00 AM EDT
Est Synopsis Posting Date Str
2021-08-31-00-00-00
Estimated Funding Formatted
75,000
Funding Activity Categories
Id
"CD"
Description
"Community Development"
Est Application Response Date
Aug 31, 2021 12:00:00 AM EDT
Est Application Response Date Str
2021-08-31-00-00-00
Revision
1
Draft Mode
N
Publisher Uid
gracembuyi
Agency Details
Code
COD
Seed
DOS-COD
Agency Code
DOS-COD
Agency Name
U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo
Top Agency Code
DOS
Assist Compatible
No
Modified Comments
The SSH program no longer uses CFDA 19.700, we have our own CFDA which is 19.220.
Opportunity Title
Ambassador&rsquo;s Special Self-Help Fund
Owning Agency Code
DOS-COD
Top Agency Details
Code
DOS
Seed
DOS
Agency Code
DOS
Agency Name
Department of State
Top Agency Code
DOS
Forecast Hist Count
0
Opportunity Number
AFKIN-21-01
Syn Post Date In Past
Yes
Synopsis Hist Count
0
Opportunity Category
Category
D
Description
Discretionary
Forecast Modified Fields
revision, version, cfdas, forecastDesc, modComments, createTimeStamp
Opportunity History Details
Cfdas
{"id":392061,"revision":0,"cfdaNumber":"19.700","programTitle":"General Department of State Assistance","opportunityId":334013}
Listed
L
Forecast
Version
1
Revision
0
Opp Hist Id
{"revision":0,"opportunityId":334013}
Send Email
"Y"
Action Date
"Jun 21, 2021 03:03:55 AM EDT"
Action Type
"U"
Agency Code
"DOS-COD"
Award Floor
"3000"
Fiscal Year
2020
Cost Sharing
false
Created Date
"Jun 07, 2021 03:02:56 AM EDT"
Posting Date
"Jun 07, 2021 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Award Ceiling
"9000"
Est Award Date
"Sep 30, 2021 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Forecast Desc
"<p><span style=\"color: black;\">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.&nbsp;These funds are used to addresses health and development challenges and promotes increased economic opportunities in Africa.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;<span style=\"color: black;\">Projects selected for funding must be completed and serve the community within one year.&nbsp;Selected projects must have strong community involvement with a substantial community benefit that is self-sustaining and ongoing.&nbsp;Projects to support vulnerable populations, including women, people living with disabilities, victims of gender-based violence, orphans and homeless children, etc., are particularly desirable.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">Small Grants Program (SGP) activities can fall within one or more of the following categories:</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;<span style=\"color: black;\">(1) </span><strong style=\"color: black;\">Education</strong><span style=\"color: black;\">, focusing on increasing access to education and the improvement of the learning environment in reputable Congolese schools. </span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;<span style=\"color: black;\">(2) </span><strong style=\"color: black;\">Health</strong><span style=\"color: black;\">, requests which focus on the improvement of medical centers, community health and sanitation, and construction of latrines.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">&nbsp;(3) </span><strong style=\"color: black;\">Development</strong><span style=\"color: black;\">, for example community water projects that bring clean, safe drinking water to many people. </span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;<span style=\"color: black;\">(4) </span><strong style=\"color: black;\">Vocational training and income-generating activities</strong><span style=\"color: black;\"> 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.&nbsp;Projects must be self- sufficient, sustainable, and have a clear objective that is achievable in one year or less.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"></span></p>"
Agency Details
{"code":"COD","seed":"DOS-COD","agencyCode":"DOS-COD","agencyName":"U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo","topAgencyCode":"DOS"}
Opportunity Id
334013
Applicant Types
[{"id":"12","description":"Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"}]
Number Of Awards
"15"
Posting Date Str
"2021-06-07-00-00-00"
Create Time Stamp
"Jun 07, 2021 03:02:56 AM EDT"
Est Award Date Str
"2021-09-30-00-00-00"
Last Updated Date
"Jun 07, 2021 03:02:56 AM EDT"
Estimated Funding
"75000"
Agency Contact Name
"Grace E Mbuyi\r\nGrantor"
Agency Contact Email
"KinshasaSGP@state.gov"
Agency Contact Phone
"243 81 225 5872 ext. 2144"
Create Time Stamp Str
"2021-06-07-03-02-56"
Funding Instruments
[{"id":"G","description":"Grant"}]
Award Floor Formatted
"3,000"
Est Project Start Date
"Oct 31, 2021 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Funding Desc Link Desc
"https://cd.usembassy.gov/embassy/grants/"
Award Ceiling Formatted
"9,000"
Agency Contact Email Desc
"KinshasaSGP@state.gov"
Est Project Start Date Str
"2021-10-31-00-00-00"
Est Synopsis Posting Date
"Aug 31, 2021 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Est Synopsis Posting Date Str
"2021-08-31-00-00-00"
Estimated Funding Formatted
"75,000"
Funding Activity Categories
[{"id":"CD","description":"Community Development"}]
Est Application Response Date
"Aug 31, 2021 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Est Application Response Date Str
"2021-08-31-00-00-00"
Revision
0
Opp Hist Id
Revision
0
Opportunity Id
334013
Publisher Uid
gracembuyi
Opportunity Id
334013
Opportunity Title
Ambassador&rsquo;s Special Self-Help Fund
Owning Agency Code
DOS-COD
Opportunity Number
AFKIN-21-01
Opportunity Category
Category
"D"
Description
"Discretionary"
Search
Id
334013
Title
Ambassador&rsquo;s Special Self-Help Fund
Agency
U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo
Number
AFKIN-21-01
Doc Type
forecast
Cfda List
19.220
Open Date
06/07/2021
Opp Status
forecasted
Agency Code
DOS-COD

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