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The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Harare, announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a small, community-based development program.

The Ambassador’s SSH Fund focuses on community-initiated income generating projects. These projects can support access to healthy food, natural resource management, wildlife conservation, water/sanitation initiatives, and other community projects.

Funding Information

• Total available funding: $60,000 (dependent on final figures from Washington)

• Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $8,000 to a maximum of $15,000

• Length of performance period: 12 months

• Number of awards anticipated: 5 awards (dependent on amounts)

• Anticipated program start date: September 30, 2024

Priority Region:  Zimbabwe (all 10 provinces)

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a Zimbabwe registered non-governmental, non-profit, or community-based organization.  Individuals, businesses, and government entities do NOT qualify.

• All applications must include and identify a significant community contribution (cash, labor, and/or materials).

• The beneficiary members must be Zimbabwean citizens.

• Applicants must display sound management in the form of financial and administrative procedures that protect against fraud, waste, and abuse.

Post Date: December 15, 2023